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: 7/13 to 9/24 (15 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 35