Phobetron pithecium

(J.E. Smith, 1797)
Hag Moth or Monkey Slug

Sort #: 1286 | P3 #: 660035 | MPG #: 4677 | PFG Page #: 74
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Trees and woody plants, incl. Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus rubra* (Red Oak), Quercus coccinea* (Scarlet Oak), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Amelanchier*, Malus* (Apple), Rosa* (Rose), Rhamnus* (Buckthorn), Pyrus* (Pear), Sassafras albidum* (Sassafras), Fraxinus (Ash), Cornus (Dogwood), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 6/22 to 7/30 and 9/05 (30 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1897
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 81