Abagrotis benjamini

Franclemont, 1955
Coastal Heathland Cutworm

Sort #: 2958 | P #: 933663.1 | MPG #: 11024.1
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Larval substrate: Prunus maritima (Beach Plum)
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 10/06 (96 records)

Comment: Split from A.nefascia by Goldstein & Nelson 2017

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: Special Concern
First Year Reported: 1937
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 195