Mythimna oxygala

(Grote, 1881)
Lesser Wainscot

Sort #: 2767 | P3 #: 932933 | MPG #: 10436 | PFG Page #: 494
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Larval substrate: Grasses, incl. Carex (Sedge), Dactylis glomerata (Orchard Grass), Glyceria maxima (Reed Manna Grass), also Cichorium intybus (Chicory)
Phenology: Adult: 5/21 to 11/06 (109 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: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 256