Adelphia petrella

(Zeller, 1846)

Sort #: 1451 | P #: 800405 | MPG #: 5890
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Larval substrate: Chamaecrista deeringiana (Deering Partridge Pea), Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge Sensitive-pea), Chamaecrista nictitans (Wild Sensitive-pea), Lespedeza repens (Creeping Bush Clover), Mimosa quadrivalvis (Fourvalve Mimosa)
Phenology: Adult: 7/24 (1 record)

Comment: Bolter collection cited in Kimball & Jones (1943). Uncertain record, but may be correct

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain occurrence
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Plymouth, Nantucket
Number of Records: 2