Spoladea recurvalis

(Fabricius, 1794)
Hawaiian Beet Webworm

Sort #: 1560 | P3 #: 801280 | MPG #: 5170 | PFG Page #: 170
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Atriplex* (Orache), Beta (Beet, Chard), Spinacea oleracea (Spinach), Suaeda (Sea-blite)
Phenology: Adult: 7/24 to 11/18 (118 records)

Comment: Often seen during the day in coastal areas, esp. among vegetation behind beaches and in saltmarshes

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1931
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 121