Carmenta anthracipennis

(Boisduval, 1875)
Blazing Star Clearwing

Sort #: 1269 | P3 #: 640134 | MPG #: 2592
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Larval feeding type: Root borer, in sandy soils
Larval substrate: Liatris spp., in MA probably L. novae-angliae (Northern Blazing Star)
Phenology: Adult: 9/07 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1867
Last Year Reported: 1867

Distribution by County: Essex
Number of Records: 1