Coleotechnites florae

(Freeman, 1961)
Flower Coleotechnites

Sort #: 1131 | P #: 590727 | MPG #: 1809
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Larval feeding type: Needle miner, feeds in more than one needle and then pupates in an adjacent staminate flower
Larval substrate: Pinus spp. (Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 5/10 to 11/04 (22 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2008
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Dukes
Number of Records: 24