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Paraplatyptilia edwardsii

(Fish, 1881)
Lousewort Plume Moth

Sort #: 745 | P3 #: 460031 | MPG #: 6128
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Larval substrate: Pedicularis canadensis (Canadian Lousewort)
Phenology: Adult: 5/22 to 5/30 and 9/03 (4 records)

Comment: Described from Boston, MA; Records are from May and July-September, which suggests two generations. Similar to Platyprilia carduidactylus, but the triangluar blotch hardly extends to the costa and the outer edge of the blotch is darker, forming a black vertical dash. The first lobe has a longitudinal dark dash.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1881
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Suffolk, Dukes
Number of Records: 7

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Dave Small)

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