Battaristis vittella

(Busck, 1926)
Stripe-backed Battaristis

Sort #: 489 | P3 #: 420470 | MPG #: 2229 | PFG Page #: 64
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Larval feeding type: In the buds and cones
Larval substrate: Various Pinus (Pine) species
Phenology: Adult: 6/23 to 9/3 (31 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 40