Uresiphita reversalis

(Guenée, 1854)
Genista Broom Moth

Sort #: 1603 | P3 #: 801470 | MPG #: 4992
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Larval substrate: Various Fabaceae, incl: Amorpha fruticosa (False Indigo-bush), Baptisia tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo), Cytisus (Broom), Genista (Greenweed), Lupinus (Lupine), Sophora, Spartium junceum (Spanish Broom)
Phenology: Adult: 8/03 to 8/16 (3 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: 2022

Distribution by County: Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 5