Loxostege cereralis

(Zeller, 1872)
Alfalfa Webworm

Sort #: 1607 | P3 #: 801496 | MPG #: 5017 | PFG Page #: 168
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)
Phenology: Adult: 5/12 to 9/12 (19 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 19