Retinia comstockiana

Fernald, 1879
Pitch Twig Moth

Sort #: 715 | P #: 510719 | MPG #: 2889
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Larval substrate: Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine), Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine), Pinus sylvestris* (Scotch Pine), Pinus resinosa (Red Pine), Pinus taeda (Slash Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 7/22 (55 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 63