Duponchelia fovealis

Zeller, 1847
European Pepper Moth

Sort #: 1562 | P3 #: 801288 | MPG #: 5156.5
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Larval substrate: Many different plants, including Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato), Punica granatum (Pomegranate), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 6/07 to 10/27 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 9