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Carmenta ithacae

(Beutenmüller, 1897)

Sort #: 1271.1 | P3 #: 640146 | MPG #: 2600
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Larval feeding type: Root and lower stem borer
Larval substrate: Helenium autumnale (Fall Sneezeweed), Heliopsis helianthoides (Sunflower-everlasting), Parthenium hysterophorus (Santa Maria Feverfew)
Phenology: Adult: 6/24 to 7/01 (3 records)

Comment: The first observation for Massachusetts can be seen here

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2021
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire
Number of Records: 3

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