Carmenta pyralidiformis

(Walker, 1856)
Boneset Borer

Sort #: 930 | P #: 550155 | MPG #: 2608
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Larval feeding type: Root and lower stem borer
Larval substrate: Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common Boneset)
Phenology: Adult: 7/27 to 8/29 (12 records)

Comment: Males of this species have been attracted to the general Clearwing Borer lure (Great Lakes IPM)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1926
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 14