Paleacrita merriccata

Dyar, [1903]
White-spotted Cankerworm

Sort #: 1971 | P #: 911081 | MPG #: 6663
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 3/06 to 5/02 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1980
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 12