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Stigmella slingerlandella

(Kearfott, 1908)

Sort #: 31 | P3 #: 160034 | MPG #: 79
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner; larva whitish or colorless
Larval substrate: Prunus virginiana* (Choke Cherry), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Prunus pensylvanica* (Pin Cherry), Prunus maritima* (Beach Cherry), Prunus domestica (Plum)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2011
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Norfolk, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 8

  • Vacated mine on Prunus virginiana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larva having vacated the mine in the previous photo (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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