Donacaula longirostrallus
(Clemens, 1860)
Long-beaked Donacaula
Sort #: 1433 | P3 #: 800715 | MPG #: 5319 | PFG Page #: 154
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Larval feeding type: European species of the genus are known to feed on various parts of the foodplants, pupating in the stem
Larval substrate: Unknown, but presumably marsh or aquatic plants, e.g. Carex (Sedge), Phragmites (Reed), Scirpus (Bulrush), Spartina (Cordgrass)
Phenology: Adult: 6/20 to 8/01 (15 records)
Comment: including D. amblyptepennis (5320) as synonym
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1917
Last Year Reported: 2019
Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 15