Pococera asperatella

(Clemens, 1860)
Maple Webworm

Sort #: 1478 | P #: 800651 | MPG #: 5606 | PFG Page #: 136
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Larval substrate: Quercus spp.* (White Oak group), Quercus spp.* (Red Oak group), Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Acer (Maple)
Phenology: Adult: 5/29 to 9/12 (116 records)

Comment: Specimens labelled as 'Pococera asperatella' are spread over 5 DNA BINs, shared mainly with P. expandens.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1902
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 135