Acleris variana

(Fernald, 1886)
Eastern Black-headed Budworm

Sort #: 812 | P3 #: 620049 | MPG #: 3548 | PFG Page #: 88
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Larval substrate: Picea abies (Norway Spruce), Picea glauca (White Spruce), Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), Larix laricina (American Larch)
Phenology: Adult: 7/13 to 10/09 (31 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 32