Tischeria quercitella

Clemens, 1863
Oak Blotch Miner

Sort #: 100 | P3 #: 230001 | MPG #: 144
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Larval feeding type: Upperside leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Castanea dentata, Quercus alba* (White Oak), Q. ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Q. rubra (Northern Red Oak), Q. velutina* (Black Oak), Q. montana* (Mountain Chestnut Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 7/02 and 7/17 to 8/16 (15 records)

Comment: The black dot at the tornus of forewing is characteristic of this species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 39