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Pigritia fidella

(Dietz, 1910)

Sort #: 724.2 | P3 #: 421802 | MPG #: 1227
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/05 to 8/21 (29 records)

Comment: Characterized by having a white fascia at 1/3, splitting the darkish basal area with the even darker outer area, the white fascia is sometimes wider, with a paler area around the discal spots. More than one DNA BIN under this name from Eastern NA, but mostly represented by BOLD:AAD5152

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 29

  • Adult male, 11mm WS (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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