Plusia contexta

Grote, 1873
Connected Looper

Sort #: 2446 | P #: 931239 | MPG #: 8952 | PFG Page #: 382
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Larval substrate: Grasses, incl. Glyceria maxima (Reed Manna Grass)
Phenology: Adult: 5/21 to 10/03 (75 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 98