Acrobasis vaccinii

Riley, 1884
Cranberry Fruitworm

Sort #: 1371 | P #: 800073 | MPG #: 5653 | PFG Page #: 138
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Larval substrate: Vaccinium macrocarpon* (Large Cranberry) and other Vaccinium spp.
Phenology: Adult: 5/16 to 9/13 (49 records)

Comment: Described from a series of specimens reared from cranberry from Massachusetts, but the precise locality was not stated,

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1931
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 56