Cecrita biundata

(Walker, 1855)
Wavy-Lined Heterocampa

Sort #: 2096 | P #: 930087 | MPG #: 7995 | PFG Page #: 280
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and woody plants, incl. Acer rubrum* (Red Maple), Carya ovata* (Shagbark Hickory), Malus (Apple), Salix (Willow), Vaccinium corymbosum* (Highbush Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/15 to 8/28 (218 records)

Comment: Previously placed in the genus Heterocampa. Two overlapping generations, possibly the same life cycle as H. guttivitta

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1904
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 467