Agriphila ruricolellus

(Zeller, 1863)
Lesser Vagabond Sod Webworm

Sort #: 1490 | P3 #: 800918 | MPG #: 5399 | PFG Page #: 150
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Larval substrate: Grasses, incl. Zea mays (Corn), Rumex acetosella (Common Sheep Sorrel)
Phenology: Adult: 7/16 to 9/24 (100 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 109