Virbia ferruginosa
(Walker, 1854)
Rusty Holomelina
Sort #: 2080 | P3 #: 930306 | MPG #: 8123 | PFG Page #: 300
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Taraxacum (Dandelion)
Phenology: Adult: 6/19 to 9/19 (43 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1901
Last Year Reported: 2020
Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 78
