Rhopobota naevana

(Hübner, 1814)
Black-headed Fireworm

Sort #: 1176 | P3 #: 621188 | MPG #: 3276
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Larval substrate: Vaccinium (Blueberry), Ilex (Holly), Malus (Apple), Crataegus (Hawthorn), Sorbus (Mountain Ash), Prunus (Cherry), Pyrus (Pear), Rhamnus (Buckthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 6/17 to 8/14 (12 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 16