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Unassigned >> Douglasiidae >> Tinagma

Tinagma obscurofasciella

(Chambers, 1881)

Sort #: 395 | P3 #: 400001 | MPG #: 2487
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Larval feeding type: Probably initially mining the petioles, later in the main stem
Larval substrate: Unknown, possibly Potentilla, Geum, Fragaria and/or related Rosaceae
Phenology: Adult: 5.24 to 5/28 (2 records)

Comment: An adult has been found in Massachusetts associated with Fragaria (Strawberry). Signs of mining in this plant should be looked for.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Plymouth
Number of Records: 2

  • Adult on strawberry (Photo: ©Erika Mitchell)
  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)

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