Pococera aplastella

(Hulst, 1888)
Aspen Webworm

Sort #: 1477 | P #: 800650 | MPG #: 5605
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Larval substrate: Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch), Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch), Betula populifolia (Gray Birch), Corylus (Hazel), Populus balsamifera (Balsam Poplar), Populus grandidentata (Bigtooth Aspen), Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen), Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 7/08 to 8/10 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 8