Antepirrhoe semiatrata

(Hulst, 1881)
Black-banded Carpet

Sort #: 1859 | P #: 910385 | MPG #: 7210 | PFG Page #: 182
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Larval substrate: Chamerion angustifolium (Narrow-leaved Fireweed), Epilobium (Willowherb)
Phenology: Adult: 7/16 to 7/18 (2 records)

Comment: There are 5 DNA barcodes under this name and they are largely western. There is however one barcode (BOLD:AAA6332) which is distributed in both the west and the east. A species of boreal habitats, it is probably restricted in MA to higher elevations of Berkshire County where fireweed grows.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1983
Last Year Reported: 2007

Distribution by County: Berkshire
Number of Records: 2