Species Name: Papaipema sulphurata
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Species Distribution in Massachusetts
Federal Rank: None
Massachusetts State Rank: Threatened
Habitat Description
Shallow portions of coastal plain wetlands (swamps, edges of streams and ponds, abandoned cranberry bogs, etc.) where water-willow grows.
Threats to Survival
Habitat loss, hydrologic alteration, invasion by exotic plants, insecticide spraying, and light pollution.
Actions Recommended to Ensure Survival
Limit impact human development has and increase amounts of water-willows.