Apantesis speciosa

(Möschler, 1864)

Sort #: 2141 | P #: 930248 | MPG #: 8175.1
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Unknown, but certainly various herbaceous plants
Phenology: Adult: 6/10 to 7/28 (11 records)

Comment: Restricted to Sphagnum bog areas. Apparently different to the Western form.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol
Number of Records: 14