Platyptilia carduidactylus

(Riley, 1869)
Artichoke Plume Moth

Sort #: 742 | P3 #: 460005 | MPG #: 6109 | PFG Page #: 128
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Larval substrate: Carduus and Cirsium thistles, Cynara scolymus (Artichoke)
Phenology: Adult: 5/20 to 10/05 (18 records)

Comment: Similar to Amblyptilia pica, but generally plainer and the prominent triangular forewing blotch usually darker than the subterminal band

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 24