Battaristis vittella
(Busck, 1916)
Stripe-backed Battaristis
Sort #: 1050 | P #: 590470 | MPG #: 2229 | PFG Page #: 64
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Larval feeding type: In the buds and cones
Larval substrate: Various Pinus (Pine) species
Phenology: Adult: 6/08 to 9/15 (103 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1932
Last Year Reported: 2025
Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 107
