Spodoptera eridania
(Stoll, 1782)
Southern Armyworm Moth
Sort #: 2532 | P3 #: 932223 | MPG #: 9672
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Larval substrate: A very large number of herbaceous plants, incl. Amaranthus (Amarant), Apium (Celery), Arachis (Peanut), Brassica (Cabbage). Phaseolus (Bean), Pisum (Pea)
Phenology: Adult: 9/05 (1 record)
Comment: Native to the American Tropics, but extending northwards to the SE Unites States
Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1947
Last Year Reported: 1947
Distribution by County: Dukes
Number of Records: 1