Melipotis perpendicularis

(Guenée, 1852)

Sort #: 2271.1 | P3 #: 930869 | MPG #: 8598
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Larval substrate: Dodonaea viscosa (Hopbush)
Phenology: Adult: 7/23 (1 record)

Comment: Presumably an adventive from the south-western States

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2021
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Dukes
Number of Records: 1