Stathmopoda aenea

(Braun, 1918)

Sort #: 726 | P3 #: 421808 | MPG #: 1070.1
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Larval feeding type: In silken webs along the undersides of pinnae, feeding on the spores; the feeding can also be quite noticeable from the upperside
Larval substrate: Ferns: Parathelypteris noveboracensis* (New York Fern), Deparia acrostichoides* (Silvery Spleenwort), Diplazium pycnocarpon (Narrow-leaved Spleenwort), Athyrium filix-femina* (Lady Fern)
Phenology: Adult: 9/28 (1 record)

Comment: Adults can be found around ferns in late June/early July and the larvae in September

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2012
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Essex, Nantucket
Number of Records: 7