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Plutella porrectella

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Dame's Violet Moth

Sort #: 370 | P3 #: 360084 | MPG #: 2363 | PFG Page #: 44
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Larval substrate: Hesperia matronalis (Dame's Rocket)
Phenology: Adult: 5/06 to 11/10 (19 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol
Number of Records: 19

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