Macrochilo absorptalis

(Walker, 1859)
Slant-lined Owlet

Sort #: 2206 | P #: 930508 | MPG #: 8357 | PFG Page #: 314
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Larval substrate: Carex (Sedge)
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 to 9/02 (94 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1889
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 174