Malacosoma disstria

Hübner, 1820
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

Sort #: 1631 | P3 #: 870014 | MPG #: 7698 | PFG Page #: 248
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees, incl. Alnus (Alder), Populus tremuloides* (Quaking Aspen), Tilia (Basswood), Betula (Birch), Prunus (Cherry), Acer (Maple), Quercus ilicifolia* (Oak), Corylus* (Hazel)
Phenology: Adult: 6/01 to 8/14 (231 records)

Comment: Despite the name, it does not form a 'tent'

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 816