Stenoptilodes brevipennis

(Zeller, 1874)
Sweet Broom Plume Moth

Sort #: 1325 | P #: 630016 | MPG #: 6122
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Larval substrate: Scoparia dulcis (Sweet Broom)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 to 10/20 (8 records)

Comment: Cannot usually be distinguished from S. taprobanes from a photo, although females have a dark lateral anal tuft which can sometimes be seen in a photo. So far only S. brevipennis has been found in Massachusetts, so all Stenoptilodes are placed here (with '?' if not certain) until S. taprobanes is also found.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 8