Probole alienaria

Herrich-Schäffer, [1855]
Alien Probole

Sort #: 2007 | P #: 911182 | MPG #: 6837 | PFG Page #: 236
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Larval substrate: Various deciduous trees and woody plants, incl. Acer rubrum (Red Maple), Cornus (Dogwood), Fagus (Beech), Fraxinus (Ash), Hypericum (St. John's Wort), Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum), Prunus (Cherry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/07 to 8/02 (51 records)

Comment: The taxonomic status and any distinguishing features of this species have still to be determined. See comments under Probole sp. complex. Existing records under this species name are kept until a full taxonomic review has been published.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1949
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 275