Choristoneura houstonana

(Grote, 1873)
Juniper Budworm

Sort #: 890 | P3 #: 620313 | MPG #: 3647
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Larval substrate: Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)
Phenology: Adult: 6/30 to 8/10 (15 records)

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

Distribution by County: Franklin, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 17