Herpetogramma bipunctalis
(Fabricius, 1794)
Southern Beet Webworm
Sort #: 1540 | P3 #: 801193 | MPG #: 5272
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: A large number of herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Beta vulgaris (Beet), Brassica (Cababge), Amaranthus (Amaranth), Ambrosia (Ragweed), Solanum melongena (Eggplant)
Phenology: Adult: 7/25 to 10/19 (19 records)
Comment: Probably not a resident in MA
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 2021
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 20