Eusarca confusaria

Hübner, [1813]
Confused Eusarca

Sort #: 1981 | P3 #: 911384 | MPG #: 6941 | PFG Page #: 240
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Larval substrate: Composits, incl, Polygonum (Smartweed), Solidago (Goldenrod), Taraxacum (Dandelion), Trifolium (Clover)
Phenology: Adult: 5/27 to 9/15 (304 records)

Comment: Can be confused with Tetracis crocallata. In that species the diagonal line reaches the apex, whereas in E. confusaria it stops short of the apex and sometimes then cuts back to the costa

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 576