Euxoa messoria
(Harris, 1841)
Reaper Dart
Sort #: 2888 | P #: 933319 | MPG #: 10705 | PFG Page #: 510
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Larval substrate: Many forbs and woody plants, incl. Acer sacharinum (Silver Maple), Allium (Onion), Arachis hypogaea (Peanut), Asparagus, Beta (beet), Brassica (Cabbage), Fragaria (Strawberry), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato), Lactuca (Lettuce), Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato), Malus pumila (Apple), Phaseolus (Bean), Pisum (Pea), Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane), Prunus persica (Peach), Raphanus sativus (Radish), Ribes rubrum (Red Currant), Secale cereale (Rye), Solanum tuberosum (Potato), Spinacia oleracea (Spinach), Trifolium (Clover), Vitis (Grape), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 7/03 to 10/11 (71 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1841
Last Year Reported: 2026
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 125
