Leucania pseudargyria

Guenée, 1852
False Wainscot

Sort #: 2857 | P #: 932966 | MPG #: 10462 | PFG Page #: 498
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Larval substrate: Grasses, incl. Agropyron (Wheat Grass), Agrostis gigantea (Redtop Bentgrass), Bromus (Brome), Calamagrostis canadensis (Canada Reed Grass), Dactylis glomerata (Orchard Grass), Elymus virginicus (Common Eastern Wild Rye), Phleum pratense (Common Timothy), Triticum aestivum (Wheat), Typha latifolia (Broad-leaved Cattail)
Phenology: Adult: 5/22 to 8/27 (116 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 198