Rachiplusia ou

(Guenée, 1852)
Gray Looper

Sort #: 2420 | P #: 931176 | MPG #: 8895 | PFG Page #: 376
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos), Mentha (Mint), Trifolium (Clover), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 11/06 (13 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampden, Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 13