Depressaria radiella

(Goeze, 1783)
Parsnip Webworm

Sort #: 441 | P3 #: 420136 | MPG #: 922 | PFG Page #: 50
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Larval feeding type: In the flower heads
Larval substrate: Umbellifers, incl. Pastinaca sativa* (Wild Parsnip), Angelica
Phenology: Adult: 4/28 to 9/04 (6 records)

Comment: The larvae can be found from the end of June to August in the flowers and seed heads of the hostplant. The adult overwinters.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 19