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: 8/02 (1 record)

Comment: Similar to H. pectodactylus, but usually larger (19-26mm) and more off-white than yellow. The head is dark brown and the area between the antennae is also marked brown. There are no marginal dots on the forewings.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 1907

Distribution by County: Norfolk
Number of Records: 1