Rheumaptera hastata

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Argent and Sable

Sort #: 1731 | P3 #: 910131 | MPG #: 7293 | PFG Page #: 186
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Larval substrate: Betula (Birch), Myrica gale (Sweetgale)
Phenology: Adult: 5/22 to 7/18 (25 records)

Comment: All MA examples are considered to be R. hastata, until R. subhastata is proven to be present in the State; In Europe it flies in a single generation from May to July.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 32