Gretchena amatana

Heinrich, 1923

Sort #: 820 | P #: 511172 | MPG #: 3264 | PFG Page #: 120
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 4/25 to 5/28 (12 records)

Comment: Occurrence in MA mentioned in original description. Often confused with G. bolliana, but that species is more uniformly grey, and has raised scales. It has no whitish markings.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk
Number of Records: 17