Phycitodes mucidella

(Ragonot, 1887)

Sort #: 1464 | P #: 800571 | MPG #: 5946
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Larval feeding type: In the flowers
Larval substrate: Packera obovata* (Running Groundsel), Cirsium horridulum (Yellow Thistle), Pyrrhopappus carolinianus (Carolina Desert-chicory), Sonchus asper (Spiny-leaved Sow-thistle), Sonchus oleracea (Common Sow-thistle), Lactuca canadensis (Tall Lettuce)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 10/15 (62 records)

Comment: The eastern P. reliquellum and the western P. mucidella are now considered to be a single species. P. mucidella is the earliest described species, therefore it has priority over P. reliquellum.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 70