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Elasmopalpus lignosella

(Zeller, 1848)
Lesser Cornstalk Borer

Sort #: 1409 | P3 #: 800486 | MPG #: 5896 | PFG Page #: 144
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Larval substrate: A very large variety of herbaceous plants, incl. Arachis hypogaea (Peanut), Asparagus, Brassica (Cabbage), Convolvulus arvensis (Field Bindweed), Glycine max (Soybean), Gossypium (Cotton), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Phaseolus (Bean), Pisum (Pea), Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust), Triticum aestivum (Wheat), Vigna unguiculata (Cowpea), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 7/08 to 11/05 (14 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 17

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