Oxyptilus delawaricus

Zeller, 1873
Hawkweed Plume Moth

Sort #: 747 | P3 #: 460069 | MPG #: 6097
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Larval substrate: Pilosella albiflora (White Hawkweed), H. cynoglossoides (Hound's-Tongue Hawkweed), H. scouleri (Scouler's Hawkweed)
Phenology: Adult: 7/22 (1 record)

Comment: Similar to lobidactylus and C. evansi in that they all have a white front edge to the first forewing lobe. D. lobidactylus has much narrower and pointed forewing lobes, expecially noticeable on the second lobe, and the wings generally have a rougher appearance. C. evansi can be separated by the solid white base to the abdomen. The species has also been reported from Western Massachusetts, but no details given (Matthews, 2017)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1999
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Suffolk
Number of Records: 2