Idia aemula

Hübner, 1814
Common Idia

Sort #: 2182 | P #: 930471 | MPG #: 8323 | PFG Page #: 310
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Larval substrate: Dead leaves and other plant material
Phenology: Adult: 5/22 to 11/17 (1050 records)

Comment: Two overlapping generations

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1891
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1522