Geina periscelidactylus/sheppardi

Geina periscelidactylus/sheppardi complex

Sort #: 751.11 | MPG #: 6091.11

Larval feeding type: G. sheppardi feeds in the flowers, whereas G. periscelidactylus feeds between spun leaves
Larval substrate: Vitis spp.* (Grape), Parthenocissus quinquemaculata (Virginia Creeper)
Phenology: Adult: 6/17 to 7/10 (14 records)

Comment: G. periscelidactylus and G. sheppardi cannot be reliably identified without dissection, although G. sheppardi larvae feed in grape flowers, whereas G. periscelidactylus is a leaf feeder (G. sheppardi has not yet been reported from MA)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1901
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 19