Lithacodes fasciola

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1854)
Yellow-shouldered Slug

Sort #: 1281 | P3 #: 660023 | MPG #: 4665 | PFG Page #: 72
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and shrubs, incl. Carpinus* (Ironwood), Crataegus* (Hawthorn), Fagus (Beech), Malus (Apple), Morella* (Bayberry), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Quercus* (Oak), Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Rhamnus* (Buckthorn), Rubus allegheniensis* (Common Blackberry), Salix (Willow), Ulmus (Elm), Viburnum* (Viburnum)
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 8/29 (181 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1868
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 280