Euclea delphinii

(Boisduval, 1832)
Spiny Oak-Slug

Sort #: 952 | P #: 570089 | MPG #: 4697 | PFG Page #: 74
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Trees and woody plants, incl. Acer* (Maple), Castanea (Chestnut), Cornus* (Dogwood), Malus* (Apple), Fagus (Beech), Platanus* (Sycamore), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Ulmus* (Elm)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 8/28 (531 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 624