Hyparpax aurora

(Smith, 1797)
Pink Prominent

Sort #: 2107 | P #: 930115 | MPG #: 8022 | PFG Page #: 284
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia (Scrub Oak), Viburnum
Phenology: Adult: 5/28 to 7/20 (35 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 112