Yponomeuta multipunctella

Clemens, 1860
American Ermine

Sort #: 363 | P3 #: 360017 | MPG #: 2420 | PFG Page #: 42
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Larval feeding type: Communally (up to a dozen) in webs
Larval substrate: Euonymus americanus (American Strawberry Bush), Euonymus atropurpurea (Eastern Spindle-tree), Euonymus obovata (Running Strawberry Bush), possibly also Viburnum
Phenology: Adult: 6/30 to 8/12 (27 records)

Comment: No larvae have yet been found in MA, even though the moth appears to be more common than the introduced Y. cagnagella. The hostplant in MA therefore remains unknown.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1981
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 27