Alsophila pometaria

(Harris, 1841)
Fall Cankerworm

Sort #: 1824 | P3 #: 910672 | MPG #: 6258 | PFG Page #: 208
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Larval substrate: A wide variety of trees and members of the rose family, Quercus* (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 10/28 to 3/25 (130 records)

Comment: A late Fall and early winter species; there are a few records from March, which need a critical re-assessment

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1893
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 177