Acrolophus plumifrontella

(Clemens, 1859)
Eastern Grass Tubeworm

Sort #: 135 | P #: 300087.3 | MPG #: 372
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Larval substrate: Presumably roots of herbaceous plants, possibly including grasses
Phenology: Adult: 7/16 to 8/17 (2 records)

Comment: A southern species, usually tinged with reddish. There are several DNA BINs under this name, although only one reaches further north (northernmost record in Maryland, BOLD:AAA3950). The female is characterized by rather long hairy palps, similar to many Crambinae species. The male has long palps arching over the thorax.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Suffolk
Number of Records: 2