Wockia asperipunctella

(Bruand, 1852)

Sort #: 408 | P #: 450002 | MPG #: 2415.1 | PFG Page #: 126
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Larval feeding type: Feeds openly on the leaves, pupates in a network cocoon
Larval substrate: Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen), Salix spp. (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 4/30 to 9/05 (19 records)

Comment: North American population are genetically distinct from European asperipunctella.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2011
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 21