Feralia major

Smith, 1890
Major Sallow

Sort #: 2468 | P3 #: 931563 | MPG #: 10007 | PFG Page #: 412
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Larval substrate: Pinus (Pine), Picea (Spruce)
Phenology: Adult: 3/31 to 5/18 (85 records)

Comment: Often, but not always, heavily dusted with black scales. AM and PM lines not as prominent as in F. jocosa, when present they are white, but never outlined on both sides with black. Space between the orbicular and reniform usually edged black.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 101