Autographa californica

(Speyer, 1875)
Alfalfa Looper

Sort #: 2429 | P #: 931193 | MPG #: 8914
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Larval substrate: A large number of herbaceous plants, incl. Asparagus, Brassica (Cabbage), Daucus carota (Wild Carrot), Gossypium (Cotton), Lactuca (Lettuce), Medicago sativa (Alfafa), Ribes (Currant), Trifolium (Clover), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 7/12 and 10/17 to 10/23 (3 records)

Comment: This species has been expanding its range across North America, but MA examples so far seem to be Fall 'migrants'

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Barnstable
Number of Records: 3