Stigmella prunifoliella

(Clemens, 1861)

Sort #: 11 | P3 #: 160008 | MPG #: 70
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner; larva green
Larval substrate: Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), P. pennsylvanica (Pin Cherry), P. maritima* (Beach Plum), P. persica* (Peach), prunus virginiana* (Choke Cherry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/06 to 9/11 (21 records)

Comment: Probably three overlapping generations

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 121