Nepytia canosaria

(Walker, [1863])
False Hemlock Looper

Sort #: 1977 | P3 #: 911346 | MPG #: 6906 | PFG Page #: 240
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Larval substrate: Coniferous trees, incl. Pinus* (Pine), Abies (Fir), Tsuga (Hemlock), Picea (Spruce)
Phenology: Adult: 7/20 to 10/16 (169 records)

Comment: Flies Sept/Oct; July and August specimens may refer to the next species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 233