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Ostrinia penitalis

(Grote, 1876)
American Lotus Borer

Sort #: 1583 | P3 #: 801420 | MPG #: 4946
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Larval substrate: Nelumbo lutea (American lotus), Persicaria glabra, Persicaria hydropiper (Water-pepper Smartweed, Persicaria punctata (Dotted Smartweed)
Phenology: Adult: 5/27 to 8/31 (13 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1919
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 14

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