Homoeosoma electella

(Hulst, 1887)
Sunflower Moth

Sort #: 1417 | P3 #: 800626 | MPG #: 5935
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Larval feeding type: In the flowers
Larval substrate: A large number of Asteraceae, incl. Helianthus annuus* (Sunflower), Rudbeckia hirta* (Black-eyed Susan), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
Phenology: Adult: 7/21 to 9/11 (12 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 20