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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. Rhamnus* (Buckthorn), Quercus* (Oak), Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Carpinus* (Ironwood), Viburnum*, Morella* (Bayberry), Malus (Apple), Fagus (Beech), Ulmus (Elm), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 6/09 to 9/09 (126 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: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 232

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