Nola cilicoides

(Grote, 1873)
Blurry-patched Nola

Sort #: 2398 | P #: 931130 | MPG #: 8990 | PFG Page #: 368
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Larval feeding type: Mines leaves in August, hibernating between overlapping leaves, after the winter boring into stems and then feeding on leaves and flowers
Larval substrate: Lysimachia ciliata* (Fringed loosestrife)
Phenology: Adult: 5/28 to 9/20 (95 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
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, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 105