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Elaphria grata

Hübner, 1818
Grateful Midget

Sort #: 2613 | P #: 932238 | MPG #: 9684 | PFG Page #: 432
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Larval feeding type: On living and dead leaves
Larval substrate: Viola (Violet), Trifolium (Clover), Quercus (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/01 to 6/23 and 7/13 to 10/31 (212 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, 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, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 245

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