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Geometroidea >> Geometridae >> Larentiinae - Trichopterygini >> Acasis

Acasis viridata

(Packard, 1873)
Olive-and-black Carpet

Sort #: 1790 | P3 #: 910476 | MPG #: 7635 | PFG Page #: 196
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Larval feeding type: On the flower heads
Larval substrate: Viburnum nudum (Withe-rod, Wild Raisin)
Phenology: Adult: 4/28 to 7/16 and 9/28 (18 records)

Comment: A single specimen found at the end of September probably represents an accidental second generation. The almost identical-looking European sister species, Acasis viretata, does typically have two generations in the southern part of its range, but that species feeds on flowers of holly and ivy.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1980
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 89

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