Holcocera chalcofrontella

Clemens, 1863

Sort #: 714 | P3 #: 421743 | MPG #: 1175
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Larval feeding type: Feeds in the seed heads
Larval substrate: Rhus hirta* (Staghorn Sumac)
Phenology: Adult: 5/31 to 8/11 (17 records)

Comment: A common and very variable species, however, the species is likely to be split as there are four DNA BINs under this name.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 20