Celypha cespitana

(Hübner, 1814)
Celypha Moth

Sort #: 1026 | P3 #: 620629 | MPG #: 2859
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Larval substrate: Castanea (Chestnut), Fragaria (Strawberry), Larix (Larch), Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen), Trifolium (Clover)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 10/09 (61 records)

Comment: North American Celypha 'cespitana' belong to a separate species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 63