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Pterophoroidea >> Pterophoridae >> Pterophorinae - Oidaematophorini >> Hellinsia

Hellinsia sp. (whitish)


Whitish Plume Moth Complex

Sort #: 758.11 | MPG #: 6203.11

Phenology: Adult: 5/20 to 9/26 (60 records)

Comment: Includes all unidentified white and brownish Hellinsia species, including H. homodactylus, H. elliottii and members of the H. lacteodactylus group. Depending on lighting conditions, the color rendition on photos can be very deceiving, so a pure white moth can look brown and a brownish-white moth can look pure white.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2008
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 61

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