Agrotis venerabilis

Walker, [1857]
Venerable Dart

Sort #: 2915 | P #: 933516 | MPG #: 10651 | PFG Page #: 514
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Cerastium (Chickweed), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 8/13 to 10/09 (169 records)

Comment: Flies late in the year (August/September)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 356