Pyrausta signatalis

(Walker, [1866])
Raspberry Pyrausta

Sort #: 1525 | P #: 800802 | MPG #: 5034 | PFG Page #: 168
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Larval feeding type: In the flowers
Larval substrate: Mentha longifolia (Horse Mint)), Monarda* (Beebalm)
Phenology: Adult: 4/16 to 9/14 (198 records)

Comment: Winter records are presumably due to larvae being brought indoors with Beebalm flowers

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 213