Apoda y-inversa

(Packard, 1864)
Yellow-collared Slug

Sort #: 1282 | P3 #: 660025 | MPG #: 4667 | PFG Page #: 72
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Fagus (Beech), Carya* (Hickory), Carpinus (Ironwood), Quercus (Oak), Carya cordiformis* (Bitternut Hickory)
Phenology: Adult: 6/16 to 8/05 (67 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes
Number of Records: 73