Zale minerea

(Guenée, 1852)
Colorful Zale

Sort #: 2366 | P #: 931032 | MPG #: 8697 | PFG Page #: 360
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees, incl. Fagus (Beech), Betula (Birch), Acer (Maple), Populus (Poplar)
Phenology: Adult: 4/13 to 10/19 (226 records)

Comment: Due to confusion with the recently described Z. clandestina (see next species), the true identities of all Z. minerea reported from the State are uncertain. Its occurrence in the State has not yet been confirmed by dissection.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1874
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 529