Thera contractata

(Packard, 1873)
Early Juniper Carpet

Sort #: 1719 | P3 #: 910055 | MPG #: 7218 | PFG Page #: 184
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Larval substrate: Betula payrifiera (Paper Birch), Juniperus (Juniper)
Phenology: Adult: 9/11 to 9/17 (11 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 1991

Distribution by County: Franklin, Essex, Plymouth
Number of Records: 13