Phyllocnistis insignis

Frey & Boll, 1876

Sort #: 354 | P3 #: 330398 | MPG #: 846
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Larval substrate: Erechtites hieraciifolius* (American Burnweed), Senecio (Ragwort), Arnoglossum atriplicifolium (Pale Indian Plantain), Packera obovata* (Running Groundsel, Roundleaf Ragwort), P. aurea* (Golden Ragwort), Tussilago farfara* (Coltsfoot), Petasites* (Butterbur)
Phenology: Adult: 7/09 to 7/10 and 9/19 to 10/20 (5 records)

Comment: See Eiseman, C. J.Lep.Soc. 68(4):295-296 for new hostplant reports

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 88