Trichordestra lilacina

(Harvey, 1874)
Aster Cutworm

Sort #: 2759 | P3 #: 932889 | MPG #: 10307
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Larval substrate: Apparently ployphagous, specifically reported from 'Aster', Asparagus officinalis (Asparagus), Agrostis gigantea (Redtop Bentgrass), Phleum pratense (Common Timothy), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)
Phenology: Adult: 6/22 to 8/25 (5 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2014

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 16