Anisota virginiensis

(Drury, 1773)
Pink-striped Oakworm

Sort #: 1641 | P3 #: 890017 | MPG #: 7723 | PFG Page #: 252
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Larval substrate: Quercus rubra (Northern Red oak), Quercus sp.* (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 to 8/31 (138 records)

Comment: A. v. pellucida (Clear Oakworm) is a subspecies

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1856
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 213