Diaphania nitidalis

(Stoll, in: Cramer, [1781])
Pickleworm

Sort #: 1547 | P #: 800954 | MPG #: 5202
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Larval substrate: Cucumis melo (Melon), Cucumis sativus* (Cucumber), Citrullus lanatus Water Melon), Cereus (Cactaceae)
Phenology: Adult: 8/20 to 11/10 (24 records)

Comment: Probably a Fall 'migrant' or perhaps imported on plants; 2021 seems to have been a good year for it.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 29