Ephippiphora eclipsana

(Zeller, 1876)
Solidago Root Moth

Sort #: 858 | P #: 511317 | MPG #: 3438
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Larval feeding type: Root borer
Larval substrate: Amorpha fruticosa (False Indigo) and probably other plants
Phenology: Adult: 4/16 to 6/03 (24 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1902
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 25