Metarranthis hypochraria

(Herrich-Schäffer, [1854])
Common Metarranthis

Sort #: 1948 | P3 #: 911258 | MPG #: 6826
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Larval substrate: Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon), Malus pumila (Apple), Prunus serotina (Black Cherry), Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry), Sassafras albidum (Sassafras), Vaccinium (Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/19 to 7/17 (67 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 341