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Phlogophora periculosa

Guenée, 1852
Brown Angle Shades

Sort #: 2628 | P #: 932292 | MPG #: 9547 | PFG Page #: 438
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Larval substrate: Trees and herbaceous plants, incl. Alnus (Alder), Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), Vaccinium macrocapron (Cranberry), Prunus domestica (Plum)
Phenology: Adult: 6/25 to 10/31 (409 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: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 628

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