Apantesis arge

(Drury, 1773)
Arge Moth

Sort #: 2134 | P #: 930240 | MPG #: 8199 | PFG Page #: 294
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Various herbaceous plants and vines, incl. Helianthus (Sunflower), Gossypium (Cotton), Vitis (Grape)
Phenology: Adult: 5/01 to 5/21 and 7/14 to 9/13 (39 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1867
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 65