Choristoneura fumiferana

(Clemens, 1865)
Spruce Budworm

Sort #: 888 | P3 #: 620303 | MPG #: 3638 | PFG Page #: 98
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Larval substrate: Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), Picea glauca* (White Spruce), also other coniferous trees
Phenology: Adult: 6/06 to 9/08 (44 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 54