Calosima dianella

Dietz, 1910
Eastern Pine Catkin Borer

Sort #: 717.1 | P3 #: 421758 | MPG #: 1169
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Larval feeding type: Catkin feeder
Larval substrate: Pinus spp. (Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 to 7/18 (4 records)

Comment: Can be confused with Holcocera immaculella/concolor, but is generally paler (ochreous-yellow to silvery- or grayish-white, rather than ochreous-brown) and slightly smaller (max. 14mm), first flagellomere in male is not notched

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 4