Disclisioprocta stellata

(Guenée, [1858])
Somber Carpet

Sort #: 1748 | P3 #: 910261 | MPG #: 7417 | PFG Page #: 190
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Larval substrate: Amaranthus (Amaranth), Pisonia aculeata (Devil's Claws), Phytolacca americana (American Poleweed), Mirabilis jalapa (Four o'clock), Cryptocarpus pyriformis (Salt Bush)
Phenology: Adult: 7/19 to 10/14 (21 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1900
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 32