Garella nilotica

(Rogenhofer, 1881)
Black-olive Caterpillar Moth

Sort #: 2403 | P #: 931141 | MPG #: 8974 | PFG Page #: 370
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Larval substrate: Various trees and shrubs, incl. Salix (Willow), Cynometra, Heritiera, Mangifera (Mango), Terminalia, Rhododendron, Bucida, Canocarpus, Olea (Olive), Prunus (Cherry), Tamarix
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 10/15 (27 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 30