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Zygaenoidea >> Limacodidae >> Limacodinae >> Euclea

Euclea delphinii

(Boisduval, 1832)
Spiny Oak-slug

Sort #: 1289 | P3 #: 660051 | MPG #: 4697 | PFG Page #: 74
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Trees and woody plants, incl. Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Malus* (Apple), Fagus (Beech), Castanea (Chestnut), Acer* (Maple), Platanus* (Sycamore), Ulmus* (Elm), Cornus* (Dogwood)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 8/08 (249 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 377

  • Adult (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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