Virbia opella

(Grote, 1863)
Tawny Holomelina

Sort #: 2078 | P3 #: 930297 | MPG #: 8118 | PFG Page #: 298
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Taraxacum (Dandelion)
Phenology: Adult: 5/29 to 8/31 (170 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 620