Stigmella rhamnicola

(Braun, 1916)

Sort #: 27 | P #: 160029 | MPG #: 74
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner; larva green
Larval substrate: Rhamnus lanceolata (Lanceleaf Buckthorn), Rhamnus cathartica* (European Buckthorn), Frangula alnus* (Glossy False Buckthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 8/18 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2012
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 49