Venusia comptaria

(Walker, 1860)
Brown-shaded Carpet

Sort #: 1754 | P3 #: 910272 | MPG #: 7428 | PFG Page #: 192
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Larval substrate: Alnus (Alder), Fagus (Beech), Betula (Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 3/22 to 5/27 (66 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1934
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 82