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Tebenna gnaphaliella

(Kearfott, 1902)
Everlasting Tebbena

Sort #: 777 | P3 #: 580024 | MPG #: 2647
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Larval feeding type: Initially a leaf miner, but then it feeds on the leaves under a thick silken web, under which it also pupates
Larval substrate: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (Blunt-leaved Rabbit-tobacco), Pseudognaphalium helleri, Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting), Helichrysum spp.
Phenology: Adult: 6/25 to 10/23 (13 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 15

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