Apoda biguttata

Packard, 1864
Shagreened Slug

Sort #: 1283 | P3 #: 660027 | MPG #: 4669 | PFG Page #: 72
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Carpinus (Ironwood), Carya (Hickory), Quercus (Oak), Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus alba* (White Oak), Quercus rubra* (Red Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/13 to 8/03 (155 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1902
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 168