Melanchra adjuncta

(Guenée, 1852)
Hitched Arches

Sort #: 2749 | P3 #: 932874 | MPG #: 10292 | PFG Page #: 488
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and herbaceous plants, incl. Amaranthus sp.* (Amaranthus), Alnus (Alder), Brassica oleraceum* (Kale), Plantago (Plantain), Solanum lycopersicum* (Tomato), Solidago* (Goldenrod), Trifolium (Clover), Ulmus (Elm)
Phenology: Adult: 5/12 to 9/08 (48 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: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 78