Drexel's Datana
Datana drexelii Hy. Edwards, 1884
Family: Notodontidae
Subfamily:
Identification: A large prominent, with scalloped forewing margin. Nearly identical to Datana ministra but forewing slightly darker, especially toward costa, with less scalloped outer margin. Orbicular spot sometimes conspicuous. Hindwing also darker than in Datana ministra.
Wing Span: 4-5.6 cm.
Life History:
Flight: June-September.
Caterpillar Hosts: Birches, blueberry, linden, sassafras, and witch-hazel.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Nova Scotia to South Carolina, west to Kentucky.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 107 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 07, 2019
Submitted by: jrdpa
Region: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 08, 2019
Observation date: Aug 13, 2019
Submitted by: J Jessop
Region: Watauga County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 30, 2019
Observation date: Aug 24, 2019
Submitted by: hrougeaux
Region: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 25, 2019
Observation date: Aug 17, 2019
Submitted by: franpope
Region: Tucker County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 18, 2019
Observation date: Jul 09, 2019
Submitted by: woody meristem
Region: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 11, 2019
Observation date: Sep 06, 2018
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 20, 2019
Observation date: Jun 29, 2011
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Paul Dennehy)
Region: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 22, 2018
Observation date: Jun 26, 2016
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Paul Dennehy)
Region: Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 30, 2018
Observation date: Jul 28, 2018
Submitted by: Penny Yoder
Region: Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 17, 2018
Observation date: Aug 29, 2018
Submitted by: cndee13
Region: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 29, 2018
Observation date: Jul 25, 2018
Submitted by: Russholland82
Region: Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Aug 02, 2018
Observation date: Jul 24, 2017
Submitted by: sedges
Region: Georgia, Stephens County, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Mar 12, 2018
Observation date: Jul 14, 2017
Submitted by: drkilmer
Region: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 28, 2017
Observation date: Jul 29, 2013
Submitted by: lizmcd
Region: Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 03, 2017
Observation date: Aug 30, 2017
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 30, 2017
Observation date: Aug 20, 2017
Submitted by: amsloop
Region: Miami County, Kansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 26, 2017
Observation date: Aug 10, 2017
Submitted by: tc4824
Region: Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 14, 2017
Observation date: Jul 02, 2017
Submitted by: treichard
Region: Allegany County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 16, 2017
Observation date: May 27, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Harford County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 19, 2017
Observation date: Jun 19, 2017
Submitted by: Kandis
Region: Prince William County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 19, 2017
Observation date: Jun 15, 2017
Submitted by: edenny
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 17, 2017
Observation date: May 28, 2017
Submitted by: Latenight
Region: Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 08, 2017
Observation date: May 14, 2017
Submitted by: Windee
Region: Madison County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 25, 2017
Observation date: Aug 16, 2016
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Karen and Gary Campbell)
Region: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 14, 2017
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