Heliocheilus paradoxus

Grote, 1865
Paradoxical Grass Moth

Sort #: 2579 | P #: 932058 | MPG #: 11074
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Larval substrate: Heterotheca grandiflora (Telegraph Weed), Bothriochloa barbinodis (Cane Bluestem), Diplachne fusca (Bearded Sprangletop)
Phenology: Adult: 7/10 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2001
Last Year Reported: 2001

Distribution by County: Nantucket
Number of Records: 1