Dasychira vagans

(Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)
Variable Tussock

Sort #: 2115 | P #: 930146 | MPG #: 8294 | PFG Page #: 288
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees, incl. Malus (Apple), Betula (Birch), Populus (Poplar), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 6/13 to 8/28 (20 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 46