Clemensia albata

Packard, 1864
Little White Lichen

Sort #: 2131 | P #: 930215 | MPG #: 8098 | PFG Page #: 292
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Larval substrate: Lichen
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 7/03 and 7/13 to 9/28 (171 records)

Comment: Specimens should be checked for C. umbrata, especially from July and early August. C. umbrata is a more northern species, but has been reported from Vermont and the southern Appalachians. C. albata is bivoltine, but C. umbrata is univoltine, peaking in July, early August.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1901
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Dukes
Number of Records: 181