Mocis texana

(Morrison, 1875)
Texas Mocis

Sort #: 2355 | P #: 930944 | MPG #: 8745 | PFG Page #: 358
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Larval substrate: Mostly grasses, incl. Digitaria (Crabgrass), Paspalum (Bahia Grass), also Phaseolus (Bean), Brassica rapa (Turnip)
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 9/30 (67 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1937
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 195