Oidaematophorus eupatorii

(Fernald, 1891)
Joe-Pye Weed Plume Moth

Sort #: 755 | P3 #: 460139 | MPG #: 6168 | PFG Page #: 128
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Larval feeding type: On the leaves
Larval substrate: Eutrochium maculatum* (Spotted Joe-Pye Weed), Eutrochium purpureum (Purple Joe-Pye Weed), Eutrochium dubium* (Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed)
Phenology: Adult: 6/30 to 8/06 (20 records)

Comment: Larva similar to H. elliottii (and can occur together), but is always a darker green, sometimes tinged purple. Hairs on the back can be black or white

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 27