Palatka nymphaeella

(Hulst, 1892)

Sort #: 1449 | P #: 800372 | MPG #: 5930
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Larval feeding type: Mainly on the flower buds and flowers, spinning them together
Larval substrate: Limonium carolinianum (Carolina Sea Lavender)
Phenology: Adult: 6/26 (1 record)

Comment: Salt Marsh species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2019
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Barnstable
Number of Records: 1