Amblyptilia pica

(Walsingham, 1880)
Geranium Plume Moth

Sort #: 746 | P3 #: 460051 | MPG #: 6118 | PFG Page #: 128
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Larval substrate: herbaceous plants and greenhouse ornamentals, incl. Pelargonium (Geranium), Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), Scrophularia (Figwort)
Phenology: Adult: 5/13 to 8/02 (4 records)

Comment: Similar to Platyptilia carduidactylus, but more variable and generally less plain, with the prominent triangular forewing blotch the same color as the subterminal band

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2017

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 4