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Pyraloidea >> Crambidae >> Schoenobiinae >> Donacaula

Donacaula parealis

Martinez, unpublished

Sort #: 1609.1 | P #: 801293.6 | MPG #: 5324.6
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Larval feeding type: European species of the genus are known to feed on various parts of the foodplants, pupating in the stem
Larval substrate: Unknown, but presumably marsh or aquatic plants, e.g. Carex, Phragmites, Scirpus, Spartina
Phenology: Adult: 6/23 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2019
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Plymouth
Number of Records: 1

  • Adult attracted to light, id by DNA barcoding (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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