Paralobesia rhoifructana

(Kearfott, 1904)

Sort #: 598 | P #: 510498 | MPG #: 2716
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Larval substrate: Rhus (Sumac), Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master), Eutrochium purpureum (Purple Joe-Pye Weed), Nabalus (Rattlesnake Root), Sambucus (Elder), Cornus (Dogwood), Kalmia (Laurel)
Phenology: Adult: 5/27 to 8/11 (7 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1982
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 7