Orthonama obstipata

(Fabricius, 1794)
The Gem

Sort #: 1746 | P3 #: 910258 | MPG #: 7414 | PFG Page #: 190
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Acalypha virginica (Virginia Threeseed Mercury), Annona glabra (Pond Apple), Galium (Bedstraw), Persicaria hydropiper (Water-pepper Smartweed), Persicaria maculosa (Lady's-thumb Smartweed), Rumex (Dock), Senecio (Ragwort), Ulmus (Elm)
Phenology: Adult: 4/01 to 11/25 (339 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Holarctic or Introduced?
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1891
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 623