Feralia comstocki

Grote, 1874
Comstock's Sallow

Sort #: 2469 | P3 #: 931564 | MPG #: 10008 | PFG Page #: 412
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Larval substrate: Tsuga canadensis* (Eastern Hemlock), Picea mariana (Black Spruce), Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 4/18 to 6/02 (76 records)

Comment: Flies later than the other Feralia species, end of April into June. Typically has three distinct dark squarish spots around the reniform.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1985
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol, Plymouth
Number of Records: 90