Schizura ipomaeae

Doubleday, 1841
Morning-glory Prominent

Sort #: 2099 | P #: 930098 | MPG #: 8005 | PFG Page #: 282
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Trees and woody plants, incl. Acer (Maple), Betula (Birch), Fagus (Beech), Quercus* (Oak), Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Tilia (Basswood)
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 9/02 (202 records)

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

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 478