Abagrotis alternata

(Grote, 1864)
Greater Red Dart

Sort #: 2960 | P #: 933680 | MPG #: 11029 | PFG Page #: 526
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and herbaceous plants, incl. Malus (Apple), Brassica (Cabbage), Carya (Hickory), Quercus (Oak), Picea (Spruce), Juglans (Walnut)
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 to 10/31 (304 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: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 706