Paranthrene asilipennis

(Boisduval, 1829)
Oak Clearwing

Sort #: 1238 | P3 #: 640058 | MPG #: 2522
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Larval feeding type: Root and trunk borer
Larval substrate: Quercus spp. (Oak), Fraxinus (Ash), Alnus (Alder)
Phenology: Adult: 5/11 to 6/07 (4 records)

Comment: Synonym P. denudatum Harris, 1839 described from Massachusetts

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1920
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth, Dukes
Number of Records: 6