Paraeschra georgica

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Georgian Prominent

Sort #: 2064 | P #: 930011.1 | MPG #: 7917 | PFG Page #: 270
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Quercus rubra* (Northern Red Oak), Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 4/27 to 8/12 (449 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 844