Hellinsia linus

(Barnes & Lindsey, 1921)
Linus’ Plume Moth

Sort #: 760.1 | P3 #: 460096 | MPG #: 6195
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 7/02 (1 record)

Comment: m and f paratypes from Massachusetts. Apparently a rare species. Similar to Oidaematophorus mathewianus, but H. linus has a more distinct spot at the cleft. The fore and middle legs lack scale tufts. Forewings are "white, more or less heavily irrorate with brownish black scales which are more numerous towards the inner margin and apices of lobes" (from the original description).

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1897
Last Year Reported: 1897

Distribution by County: Hampshire
Number of Records: 1