Carmenta bassiformis

(Walker, 1856)
Ironweed Clearwing

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Larval feeding type: Root and stem borer
Larval substrate: Vernonia (Ironweed), in MA probably V. noveboracensis (New York Ironweed)
Phenology: Adult: 7/18 (1 record)

Comment: Synonym C. consimilis H. Edwards, 1881 described from Andover, MA.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1881
Last Year Reported: 1881

Distribution by County: Suffolk
Number of Records: 1