Dasychira basiflava

(Packard, 1864)
Yellow-based Tussock

Sort #: 2116 | P #: 930148 | MPG #: 8296 | PFG Page #: 288
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Quercus alba* (White Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/18 to 8/12 (24 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1850
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 69