Ascalapha odorata

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Black Witch

Sort #: 2284 | P #: 930759 | MPG #: 8649 | PFG Page #: 336
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Larval substrate: Fabaceae trees, incl. Acacia decurrens (Black Wattle), Cassia fistula (Golden Shower), Samanea saman (Rain Tree), Robinia (Locust)
Phenology: Adult: 7/02 to 10/15 (41 records)

Comment: A migrant from the tropics. Regularly found each year, mainly along the coast.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 75