Thopeutis forbesellus

(Fernald, 1896)

Sort #: 1457 | P3 #: 800785 | MPG #: 5473
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Larval feeding type: In the stems
Larval substrate: Schoenoplectus acutus (Hard-stemmed Club-bulrush), S. americanus (Chair-maker's Club-bulrush), and S. tabernaemontani (Soft-stemmed Club-bulrush), Scirpus (Bulrush)
Phenology: Adult: 7/03 to 8/05 (19 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1941
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 21