Anisota senatoria

(J.E. Smith, 1797)
Orange-tipped Oakworm

Sort #: 1642 | P3 #: 890018 | MPG #: 7719 | PFG Page #: 250
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Larval feeding type: Feeds communally when young, they then disperse and feed singly
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Q. rubra* (Northern Red Oak), Q. velutina* (Black Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/08 to 7/30 (71 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 234