Hellinsia homodactylus

(Walker, 1864)
Plain Plume Moth

Sort #: 758 | P3 #: 460104 | MPG #: 6203 | PFG Page #: 130
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Larval feeding type: On the leaves
Larval substrate: Solidago spp. (Goldenrod)
Phenology: Adult: 6/03 to 7/19 (25 records)

Comment: Ground color is pure white. Similar to H. elliottii and cannot always be reliably distinguished from a photo. Unlike H. elliottii, the species lacks terminal and median tufts on the middle tibiae. Both species have a single tuft on the fore tibiae.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 29