Besma endropiaria

(Grote & Robinson, 1867)
Straw Besma

Sort #: 1971 | P3 #: 911323 | MPG #: 6884 | PFG Page #: 238
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Larval substrate: Acer (Maple), also Alnus (Alder), Betula (Birch), Quercus (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 to 7/23 (90 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1914
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 299