Pennisetia marginatum

(Harris, 1839)
Raspberry Crown Borer

Sort #: 892 | P #: 550057 | MPG #: 2513 | PFG Page #: 76
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Larval feeding type: Bores in buds, roots and stems, mostly a two-year life-cycle
Larval substrate: Rubus spp. (Blackberry, Raspberry, Boisenberry)
Phenology: Adult: 7/03 to 9/17 (21 records)

Comment: Males can be attracted to a commercially-available pheromone specifically for this species..

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 26