Lobocleta ossularia

(Geyer, 1837)
Drab Brown Wave

Sort #: 1782 | P #: 910044 | MPG #: 7094 | PFG Page #: 198
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Larval substrate: Cerastium (Chickweed), possibly Galium (Bedstraw), Trifolium (Clover), Fragaria (Strawberry)
Phenology: Adult: 4/26 to 10/05 (86 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 184