Diathrausta harlequinalis

Dyar, 1913
Harlequin Webworm

Sort #: 1581 | P #: 801083 | MPG #: 5175 | PFG Page #: 172
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Larval substrate: Unknown

Comment: D. reconditalis and D. harlequinals can only be reliably identified by dissection. Size is also claimed to be a useful character, the wingspan of D. harlequinalis is >17mm,

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1956
Last Year Reported: 1956

Distribution by County: Essex
Number of Records: 2