Pigritia fidella

(Dietz, 1900)

Sort #: 1305 | P #: 591802 | MPG #: 1227
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 5/28 to 8/21 (30 records)

Comment: Characterized by having a white fascia at 1/3, splitting the darkish basal area with the even darker outer area, the white fascia is sometimes wider, with a paler area around the discal spots. More than one DNA BIN under this name from Eastern NA, but mostly represented by BOLD:AAD5152. It appears to have a single protracted generation, peaking at the end of June.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 30