Argyrotaenia pinatubana

(Kearfott, 1905)
Pine Tube Moth

Sort #: 514 | P #: 510261 | MPG #: 3602
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Larval feeding type: Feeds in a neat tube formed of pine needles spun together
Larval substrate: Pinus strobus* (White Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 3/31 to 6/23 and 7/05 to 10/04 (227 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1902
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 702