Agrotis volubilis

Harvey, 1874
Voluble Dart

Sort #: 2917 | P #: 933521 | MPG #: 10659 | PFG Page #: 514
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Larval substrate: Many herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), Ligustrum* (Privet)
Phenology: Adult: 5/07 to 9/11 (38 records)

Comment: Flies early in the year (May/June), long basal dash.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 157