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Platynota flavedana

Clemens, 1860
Black-shaded Platynota

Sort #: 941 | P3 #: 620443 | MPG #: 3732
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Larval substrate: Many shrubs and herbaceous plants, incl. Acer (Maple), Rhododendron (Azalea), Rubus (Blackberry), Helianthus sp. (Sunflower), Rosa (Rose), Sassafras, Rumex (Dock), Malus (Apple)
Phenology: Adult: 6/01 to 9/14 (78 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 83

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