Callosamia angulifera
(Walker, 1855)
Tulip-tree Silkmoth
Sort #: 1651 | P3 #: 890080 | MPG #: 7765 | PFG Page #: 254
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally
Larval substrate: Liriodendron (Tulip Tree), also Prunus serotina (Black Cherry), Sassafras albidum (Sassafras)
Phenology: Adult: 6/24 to 7/14 (3 records)
Comment: A few reports which might suggest the species occurs at low levels (or they are released individuals). The species should be looked for in the Northampton area.
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1920
Last Year Reported: 2019
Distribution by County: Hampshire, Suffolk, Dukes
Number of Records: 4