Scopula limboundata
(Haworth, 1809)
Large Lace-border
Sort #: 1811 | P3 #: 910567 | MPG #: 7159 | PFG Page #: 200
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Larval substrate: Trees and herbaceous plants, incl. Quercus* (Oak), Malus (Apple), Galium (Bedstraw), Vaccinium (Blueberry), Taraxacum (Dandelion), Rhexia (Meadow Beauty)
Phenology: Adult: 4/18 to 10/14 (566 records)
Comment: Single generation peaking in the first half of July, possibly a partial second generation in Aug/Sep
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1889
Last Year Reported: 2022
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1002