Hydriomena pluviata

(Guenée, [1858])
Sharp Green Hydriomena

Sort #: 1724 | P3 #: 910077 | MPG #: 7239
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Larval substrate: Alnus (Alder)
Phenology: Adult: 5/11 to 7/26 (10 records)

Comment: Easily mistaken for H. transfigurata and genitalia dissection is ideally required. Even the type material of H. transfigurata is a mixture of the two species. Where the foodplants of the two species occur together, the two Hydriomena species can fly at the same time.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 37