Spilonota ocellana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Eye-spotted Bud Moth

Sort #: 1071 | P3 #: 620735 | MPG #: 2906
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Larval feeding type: On the flowers, buds, fruit and leaves
Larval substrate: Many different trees and shrubs, incl. Malus (Apple), Crataegus (Hawthorn), Betula (Birch), Corylus (Hazel), Cydonia (Quince), Kalmia (Laurel), Myrica gale (Sweetgale), Prunus (Cherry, Plum), Pyrus (Pear), Rosa (Rose), Rubus (Blackberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/12 to 8/30 (33 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 36