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Scrobipalpa sp. 6


Sort #: 1201 | P #: 591302.8 | MPG #: 2025.8
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Larval feeding type: Feeds mainly on the seeds along stems weakly spun together with silken threads
Larval substrate: Suaeda linearis* (Annual Sea-blite)

Comment: Reared specimen from MA confirmed by DNA

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2017

Distribution by County: Plymouth
Number of Records: 1

  • Reared ex larva on Suaeda linearis, confirmed by DNA barcode (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larva on Suaeda linearis (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larva on Suaeda linearis (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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