Donacaula sp.

Donacaula species complex

Sort #: 1436.11 | P3 #: 800719.97 | MPG #: 5324.97
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Phenology: Adult: 6/16 to 9/07 (44 records)

Comment: Donacaula species are notoriously difficult to identify due to a large within-species variation; species should be id'd by genitalia until we have an idea of the extent of variation among the local species. Martinez, E.L., 2010. A revision of the New World species of Donacaula Meyrick and a phylogenetic analysis of related Schoenobiinae (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Mississippi State University, 1-234.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1868
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 50