Acharia stimulea

(Clemens, 1860)
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

Sort #: 1292 | P3 #: 660055 | MPG #: 4700 | PFG Page #: 76
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Various, incl. Malus (Apple), Vaccinium (Blueberry), Ulmus (Elm), Acer (Maple), Quercus (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 7/16 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1982
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Bristol
Number of Records: 2