Walshia miscecolorella

(Chambers, 1875)
Sweetclover Root Borer

Sort #: 478 | P3 #: 420321 | MPG #: 1615 | PFG Page #: 58
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Larval feeding type: Root feeder
Larval substrate: Lupinus (Lupine), Melilotus (Sweet Clover), Cirsium vulgare (Common Thistle), Achlys triphylla (Vanilla leaf), Arachis (Peanut), Astragalus (Milk Vetch)
Phenology: Adult: 8/01 to 8/30 (7 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1983
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 7