Dryadaula visaliella

(Chambers, 1873)

Sort #: 129 | P3 #: 300032 | MPG #: 307
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 (1 record)

Comment: On Mass Moths previously called 'Dryadaula TM sp.1". There are several very similar and undescribed Dryadaula species known from North America. This however appears to correspond to D.visaliella, as it fits the original decription best, and is therefore tentatively placed here. The specimens on Bugguide and iNaturalist under D. visaliella are mostly what is called here "Dryadaula TM sp.2"

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Middlesex
Number of Records: 1