Ctenucha virginica

(Esper, 1794)
Virginia Ctenucha

Sort #: 2178 | P #: 930435 | MPG #: 8262 | PFG Page #: 308
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Agrostis canina (Dog Bentgrass), Agrostis gigantea (Redtop Bentgrass), Bromus inermis (Smooth Brome), Calamagrostis canadensis (Canada Reed Grass), Carex gynandra* (Nodding Sedge), Elymus repens (Creeping Wild-rye), Lolium perenne (Prennial Rye Grass), Panicum capillare (Witch Panicgrass), Phleum pratense (Common Timothy), Poa pratensis (Kentucky Blue Grass)
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 8/28 (247 records)

Comment: Single generation, mainly in June and July

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very 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, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 338