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Gelechioidea >> Cosmopterigidae >> Chrysopeleiinae >> Walshia

Walshia similis

Hodges, 1961

Sort #: 480 | P3 #: 420325 | MPG #: 1619
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Larval feeding type: Probably a root or stem feeder
Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 8/22 to 8/31 (2 records)

Comment: One paratype from Martha's Vineyard, one of two specimens reported by F.M.Jones as W. amorphella. This species is very similar to Walshia miscecolorella, but apparently less contrasting and probably on average a bit smaller.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1941
Last Year Reported: 1941

Distribution by County: Dukes
Number of Records: 2

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