Tinea thoracestrigella

Chambers, 1876

Sort #: 166.1 | P #: 300160 | MPG #: 407
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 7/11 to 7/22 (2 records)

Comment: A male specimen from Barnstable in the National Museum identified by Don Davis as this species and DNA barcoded. The species is plain brown (with no metallic reflections) with a 'reddish saffron' head and with a line of the same color extending from the head to the rear of the thorax. A second specimen, from Sharon, has now also been confirmed by DNA-barcoding.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1949
Last Year Reported: 1949

Distribution by County: Barnstable
Number of Records: 2