Prodoxus decipiens

Riley, 1880
Bogus Yucca Moth

Sort #: 74 | P3 #: 210044 | MPG #: 200.1
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Larval feeding type: Feeds in the flower stalk
Larval substrate: Yucca
Phenology: Adult: 6/26 to 7/24 (17 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 17