Schinia septentrionalis

(Walker, 1858)
Northern Flower Moth

Sort #: 2586 | P #: 932114 | MPG #: 11110
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Larval substrate: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster), Symphyotrichum puniceum (Purple-stemmed American-aster), Eurybia spectabilis (Purple Wood-aster), possibly also Ionactis linariifolia (Flax-leaved Stiff-aster)
Phenology: Adult: 8/08 to 9/28 (56 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 107