Chalcoela iphitalis

(Walker, 1859)
Sooty-winged Chalcoela

Sort #: 1528 | P3 #: 801069 | MPG #: 4895 | PFG Page #: 162
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Larval substrate: Larvae of paper wasps and can be found in birds' nests*
Phenology: Adult: 5/17 to 9/05 (80 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1993
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 83