Hellinsia lacteodactylus

(Chambers, 1873)
Milky Plume Moth

Sort #: 763 | P3 #: 460114 | MPG #: 6213
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Larval feeding type: Stem borer
Larval substrate: Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset Thoroughwort), Solidago (Goldenrod), Dieteria canascens (Hoary Tansyaster)
Phenology: Adult: 6/10 to 7/02 (3 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2018

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Barnstable
Number of Records: 4