Phragmatobia fuliginosa

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Ruby Tiger

Sort #: 2089 | P3 #: 930332 | MPG #: 8156 | PFG Page #: 302
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Helianthus (Sunflower), Rumex (Dock), Solidago (Goldenrod), Vernonia (Ironweed), Plantago (Plantain)
Phenology: Adult: 4/27 to 6/01 and 6/10 to 9/12 (137 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1899
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 297