Neodactria n.sp. (BOLD:ACE9260)

Sort #: 1665.1 | P #: 801510.2 | MPG #: 5383.6
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Larval feeding type: Presumably a root feeder
Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 7/02 to 7/05 (2 records)

Comment: Neodactria species are difficult to identify. A small dark species (WS 13-14mm). Three specimens confirmed by DNA barcoding. Also known as "Neodactria cf. zeellus". It occurs from Florida to Ontario. Its closest relative is the previous species.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2018
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Worcester, Barnstable
Number of Records: 2