Euclemensia bassettella

(Clemens, 1864)
Kermes Scale Moth

Sort #: 459 | P3 #: 420448 | MPG #: 1467 | PFG Page #: 56
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Larval feeding type: Carnivorous
Larval substrate: Parasitizes Quercus (Oak)-inhabiting scale insects of the genus Kermes
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 7/28 (21 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1908
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 23