Oedemasia concinna

(J.E. Smith, 1797)
Red-humped Caterpillar Moth

Sort #: 2032 | P3 #: 930103 | MPG #: 8010 | PFG Page #: 284
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Larval feeding type: External feeder
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and woody plants, incl. Carya (Hickory), Crataegus* (Hawthorn), Malus (Apple), Morella* (Bayberry), Populus tremuloides* (Quaking Aspen), Prunus avium* (Cherry), Rubus* (Blackberry), Salix* (Willow), Ulmus (Elm), Vaccinium corymbosum* (Highbush Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/03 to 8/17 (36 records)

Comment: Previously placed in the genus Schizura

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, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 137