Elophila gyralis

(Hulst, 1886)
Waterlily Borer

Sort #: 1441 | P3 #: 800727 | MPG #: 4751 | PFG Page #: 156
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Larval substrate: Nymphaea odorata (White Waterlily), Nelumbo lutea (American Lotus)
Phenology: Adult: 5/30 to 9/25 (252 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 255