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Hellinsia paleaceus

(Zeller, 1873)
Ironweed Plume Moth

Sort #: 759 | P3 #: 460107 | MPG #: 6207
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Larval feeding type: On young foliage
Larval substrate: Vernonia (Ironweed)
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 5/29 (2 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 3

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)

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