Anania tertialis/A. plectilis

Anania tertialis species complex

Sort #: 1589.11 | MPG #: 4953.11
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Larval substrate: Sambucus* (Elder)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 9/09 (39 records)

Comment: A. plectilis is on average larger, but more reliably distinguished by genitalia dissection (and necessary to distinguish from A. tennesseensis)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 43