Stereomita andropogonis

Braun, 1922

Sort #: 1111 | P #: 590638 | MPG #: 1725
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Larval feeding type: Feeds in the flower spikes
Larval substrate: Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)
Phenology: Adult: 7/16 to 8/30 (27 records)

Comment: The host plant was previously in the genus Andropogon, hence the specific name of the moth

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Barnstable
Number of Records: 27