Herpetogramma fluctuosalis

(Lederer, 1863)
Greater Sweetpotato Webworm

Sort #: 1559 | P #: 801021 | MPG #: 5244
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato), also Boehmeria cylindrica (Small-spiked False Nettle)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 (1 record)

Comment: Probably not a resident in MA (?introduced on sweet potato)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2019
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Middlesex
Number of Records: 1