About Dasychira plagiata Walker, 1865
Dasychira plagiata, commonly known as the northern pine tussock or northern conifer tussock, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. This species was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is distributed across North America, occurring from Newfoundland and Labrador west to Alberta, and also found in the states of Massachusetts, New York, and North Carolina. Adults of this species have a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. The moths are active in flight from June through August, with the timing of their flight period varying by location. The larval stage of Dasychira plagiata feeds on a range of conifer species, including Picea glauca, Picea mariana, Picea rubens, Abies balsamea, Abies fraseri, Tsuga canadensis, as well as various species within the Pinus and Larix genera.
