Drasteria graphica

Hübner, 1818
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Sort #: 2344 | P #: 930891 | MPG #: 8618
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Larval substrate: Hudsonia tomentosa (Sand False Heather), Lechea maritima (Beach Pinweed)
Phenology: Adult: 5/09 to 8/21 (74 records)

Comment: Very similar to D. occulta and they can occur together. It can usually be distinguished by the distinct ST line and there is often a row of pale spots along the PM line.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1899
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 178