Zale lunata

(Drury, 1773)
Lunate Zale

Sort #: 2290 | P3 #: 931023 | MPG #: 8689 | PFG Page #: 360
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Larval substrate: Trees and woody plants, incl. Malus (Apple), Prunus (Cherry, Plum), Quercus (Oak), Salix* (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 4/21 to 12/03 (247 records)

Comment: Apparently a very prolonged single generation, peaking in July. Maybe not all data are correct?

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 443