Xylena curvimacula

(Morrison, 1874)
Dot-and-Dash Swordgrass

Sort #: 2732 | P #: 932520 | MPG #: 9874 | PFG Page #: 462
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and plants, incl. Alnus (Alder), Betula (Birch), Taraxacum (Dandelion), Populus (Poplar)
Phenology: Adult: 10/05 to 5/17 (45 records)

Comment: Adult overwinters

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1874
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 61