Diathrausta reconditalis

(Walker, 1859)
Recondite Webworm

Sort #: 1580 | P #: 801082 | MPG #: 5174
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/27 to 9/12 (2 records)

Comment: D. reconditalis and D. harlequinals can only be reliably identified by dissection. Size is also claimed to be a useful character, the wingspan of D. reconditalis is <=16mm,

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex
Number of Records: 2