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: Specific lures for this species are not commercially available. Theoretically, males of this species could be attracted to S. tipuliformis or P. syringae pheromones. The synonym P. denudatum Harris, 1839 was 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