Apantesis phyllira

(Drury, 1773)
Phyllira Tiger

Sort #: 2136 | P #: 930242 | MPG #: 8194 | PFG Page #: 294
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Lupinus (Lupine), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 6/19 and 7/11 to 9/17 (22 records)

Comment: G. oithona is a synonym

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: Endangered
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2003

Distribution by County: Hampden, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 38