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Gelechioidea >> Depressariidae >> Stenomatinae >> Rectiostoma

Rectiostoma xanthobasis

(Zeller, 1875)
Yellow-vested Moth

Sort #: 455 | P3 #: 420245 | MPG #: 1026
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Quercus spp. (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 7/23 (16 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1939
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 17

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