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Panthea furcilla

(Packard, 1864)
Eastern Panthea

Sort #: 2463 | P #: 931396 | MPG #: 9182 | PFG Page #: 388
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Larval substrate: Coniferous trees, incl. Pinus strobus* (White Pine), Picea (Spruce), Larix laricina (American Larch, Tamarack)
Phenology: Adult: 4/28 to 9/12 (910 records)

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

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1309

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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