Acossus centerensis

(Lintner, 1877)
Poplar Carpenterworm

Sort #: 889 | P #: 530025 | MPG #: 2675 | PFG Page #: 82
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Larval feeding type: Trunk borer
Larval substrate: Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen)
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 6/17 (13 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex
Number of Records: 17