Catocala palaeogama
Guenée, 1852
Oldwife Underwing
Sort #: 2234 | P3 #: 930784 | MPG #: 8795 | PFG Page #: 342
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Carya* (Hickory), Juglans (Walnut)
Phenology: Adult: 7/09 to 10/13 (197 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2022
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 264