Achyra rantalis

(Guenée, 1854)
Garden Webworm

Sort #: 1597 | P3 #: 801452 | MPG #: 4975 | PFG Page #: 166
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Larval substrate: herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Phaseolus (Bean), Zea mays (Corn), Fragaria (Strawberry), Amaranthus*
Phenology: Adult: 4/30 to 9/21 (155 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1937
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 191