Clepsis melaleucanus

(Walker, 1863)
Black-patched Clepsis

Sort #: 909 | P3 #: 620362 | MPG #: 3686 | PFG Page #: 102
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Larval substrate: Gaultheria procumbens* (Wintergreen), Malus (Apple), Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh), Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal), Trillium (Wakerobin)
Phenology: Adult: 5/20 to 6/27 (114 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1904
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 118