Herpetogramma pertextalis

(Lederer, 1863)
Bold-feathered Grass Moth

Sort #: 1544 | P3 #: 801197 | MPG #: 5275 | PFG Page #: 174
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Clethra alnifolia* (Sweet Pepperbush)
Phenology: Adult: 5/30 to 10/14 (96 records)

Comment: For help with identification see: Handfield & Handfield (2021)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 103