Loxostege munroealis

Leraut, 2005
Beet Webworm

Sort #: 1605 | P3 #: 801483 | MPG #: 5004 | PFG Page #: 168
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Beta (Beet, Linum (Flax)), Spinacea oleracea (Spinach), Artemisia (Wormwood)
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 9/09 (15 records)

Comment: Formerly considered to be the Old World L. stictitalis

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1929
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 18