Limnaecia phragmitella

Stainton, 1851
Shy Cosmet

Sort #: 1043 | P #: 590401 | MPG #: 1515 | PFG Page #: 58
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Larval feeding type: On the flowers and developing seeds, causing the seed heads to fluff out
Larval substrate: Typha spp.* (Cattail)
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 to 9/18 (129 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 141