Ogdoconta cinereola

(Guenée, 1852)
Common Pinkband

Sort #: 2564 | P #: 932018 | MPG #: 9720 | PFG Page #: 420
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Larval substrate: Wild and cultivated plants, incl. Ambrosia trifida (Giant Ragweed), Beta (Beet), Cynara (Artichoke), Phaseolus (Bean), Helianthus (Sunflower), Parthenium hysterophorus (Santa Maria Feverfew), Stachys affinis (Artichoke Betony), Triticum aestivum (Wheat), Xanthium strumarium (Rough Cocklebur)
Phenology: Adult: 5/31 to 9/29 (50 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 99