Hypena scabra
(Fabricius, 1798)
Green Cloverworm
Sort #: 2244 | P #: 930588 | MPG #: 8465 | PFG Page #: 326
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Larval substrate: herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Phaseolus* (Bean), Trifolium* (Clover), Ambrosia (Ragweed), Rubus (Raspberry), Fragaria (Strawberry)
Phenology: Adult: 1/01 to 12/31 (1417 records)
Comment: The adult has been found in every month of the year - even in Massachusetts! Probably has continuous generations, but peak emergence is in July/August
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1891
Last Year Reported: 2026
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1853
