Lacinipolia renigera

(Stephens, 1829)
Bristly Cutworm

Sort #: 2787 | P3 #: 933044 | MPG #: 10397 | PFG Page #: 500
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Larval substrate: Wide variety of crops and herbaceous plants, incl. Symphyotrichum ericoides (Heath American-aster), Brassica (Cabbage), Cichorium intybus (Chicory), Lactuca (Lettuce), Malus (Apple), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Phaseolus (Bean), Plantago (Plantain), Populus deltoides (Eastern Cottonwood), Rumex crispus (Curly Dock), Taraxacum (Dandelion), Trifolium (Clover), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 10/27 (437 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 865