Xanthorhoe labradorensis

(Packard, 1867)
Labrador Carpet

Sort #: 1739 | P3 #: 910211 | MPG #: 7368 | PFG Page #: 188
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Larval substrate: Variety of plants, incl. Brassica (Cabbage), Tsuga (Hemlock), Lepidium virginicum (Virginia Peppergrass), Raphanus raphanistrum (Radish)
Phenology: Adult: 5/08 to 9/21 (53 records)

Comment: The very similar Xanthorhoe packardata almost certainly also occurs in Massachusetts, but needs genitalia dissection to distinguish it from X. labradorensis

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 76