Datana contracta

Walker, 1855
Contracted Datana

Sort #: 2082 | P #: 930037 | MPG #: 7906 | PFG Page #: 276
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Primarily Quercus spp. (Oak) and Castanea dentata (American Chestnut), Quercus rubra* (Northern Red Oak), also Carya (Hickory), Hamamelis (Witch Hazel), Vaccinium (Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/02 to 8/12 (116 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 207