Paralobesia rhoifructana

(Kearfott, 1904)

Sort #: 956 | P3 #: 620498 | MPG #: 2716
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Larval substrate: Rhus (Sumac), Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master), Eutrochium purpureum (Purple Joe-Pye Weed), Nabalus (Rattlesnake Root), Sambucus (Elder), Cornus (Dogwood), Kalmia (Laurel)
Phenology: Adult: 5/27 to 8/03 (5 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1982
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 5