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Tortricoidea >> Tortricidae >> Olethreutinae - Olethreutini >> Aterpia

Aterpia approximana

(Heinrich, 1919)
Sparkling Aterpia

Sort #: 603 | P #: 510516 | MPG #: 2748
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Larval substrate: Lysimachia ciliata* (Fringed Loosestrife)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 8/03 (10 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Barnstable
Number of Records: 11

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