Episimus tyrius

Heinrich, 1923
Maple Tip Borer

Sort #: 950.1 | P3 #: 620483 | MPG #: 2703
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Larval substrate: Acer rubrum (Red Maple), Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple), Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Laurel Cherry), Persea borbonia (Redbay)
Phenology: Adult: 6/17 to 7/19 and 10/21 (3 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2019
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Franklin, Bristol
Number of Records: 3