Megalopyge crispata

(Packard, 1864)
Black-waved Flannel

Sort #: 935 | P #: 570038 | MPG #: 4644
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Many trees and shrubs, incl. Morella caroliniensis* (Small Bayberry), Comptonia peregrina* (Sweet Fern), Acer rubrum (Red Maple), Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Gaylussacia (Huckleberry), Malus (Apple), Prunus (Cherry), Pyrus (Pear), Quercus (Oak), Ulmus (Elm), Vaccinium (Blueberry), Rubus* (Blackberry), Elaeagnus umbellata* (Autumn Olive)
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 8/04 (219 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 392