Neodactria luteolellus

(Clemens, 1860)
Mottled Grass-veneer

Sort #: 1661 | P #: 801509 | MPG #: 5379 | PFG Page #: 150
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Larval feeding type: Presumably a root feeder
Larval substrate: Presumably various grasses; Zea mays (Corn) in captivity
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 8/19 (50 records)

Comment: Neodactria species are difficult to identify. N. luteolellus and N. murellus are genetically very close and are also very difficult to distinguish (also from most other Neodactria). As the name suggests, N. luteolellus generally has some form of yellow as ground-color.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 57