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
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: May 24, 2011
Submitted by: Ken Childs
Region: Chester County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Nov 29, 2012
Observation date: Aug 05, 2012
Submitted by: Mary J. Seipler
Region: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 06, 2012
Observation date: Jul 29, 2012
Submitted by: jodi
Region: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 31, 2012
Observation date: May 16, 2012
Submitted by: JC Jones
Region: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 30, 2012
Observation date: May 30, 1998
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 17, 2012
Observation date: Jun 21, 1997
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 17, 2012
Observation date: Jun 14, 1996
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 17, 2012
Observation date: Jun 08, 2000
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 17, 2012
Observation date: Jun 12, 1993
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Steven Johnson)
Region: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 17, 2012
Observation date: Sep 02, 2007
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Margaret Higbee)
Region: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 23, 2011
Observation date: Aug 03, 2011
Submitted by: jr
Region: Russell County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 14, 2011
Observation date: Jun 07, 2011
Submitted by: dhsmall
Region: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 08, 2011
Observation date: May 31, 2011
Submitted by: rogerdowner
Region: Wayne County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 07, 2011
Observation date: Jul 18, 2010
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Jul 05, 2007
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Jul 25, 2006
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Jul 07, 2007
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Aug 04, 2009
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Jun 25, 2007
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 06, 2011
Observation date: Aug 18, 2007
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 05, 2011
Observation date: Jul 14, 2007
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 05, 2011
Observation date: Jul 29, 2010
Submitted by: Eddie Huber
Region: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 22, 2011
Observation date: Aug 22, 2010
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Jerry Skinner)
Region: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: Jun 25, 2004
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Cheryl Jennings)
Region: Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
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