Neodactria caliginosellus

(Clemens, 1860)
Corn Root Webworm

Sort #: 1663 | P #: 801511 | MPG #: 5381
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Larval feeding type: Root feeder
Larval substrate: Triticum (Wheat), Daucus carota (Carrot), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 6/08 to 8/22 (24 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 29