Neodactria murellus

(Dyar, 1904)

Sort #: 1662 | P #: 801512 | MPG #: 5382
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Larval feeding type: Presumably root feeder
Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/23 to 7/27 (9 records)

Comment: N. luteolellus and N. murellus are genetically very close and are also very difficult to distinguish (also from most other Neodactria)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Hampden, Worcester, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 9