Nephelodes minians

Guenée, 1852
Bronzed Cutworm

Sort #: 2818 | P #: 932810 | MPG #: 10524 | PFG Page #: 486
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Larval substrate: Brassica oleracea (Cabbage), Brassica rapa (Rape, Turnip), Elymus virginicus (Common Eastern Wild Rye), Fragaria (Strawberry), Hordeum vulgare (Common Barley), Phleum pratense (Common Timothy), Polygonum aviculare (Dooryard Knotweed), Triticum aestivum (Common Wheat), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 8/10 to 10/21 (370 records)

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: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 901