Epiblema strenuana

(Walker, 1863)
Ragweed Borer

Sort #: 1118 | P3 #: 621065 | MPG #: 3172
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Larval substrate: Ambrosia artimisiifolia, Parthenium hysterophorus, Xanthium (stem borer)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 9/8 (33 records)

Comment: All records of E. strenuana will need to be checked for E. minutana

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1899
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 41