Eupithecia columbiata

(Dyar, 1904)

Sort #: 1811 | P #: 910165 | MPG #: 7459 | PFG Page #: 194
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and plants, usually Salix (Willow), but also Alnus (Alder), Rhamnus (Buckthorn), Cornus (Dogwood), Populus (Poplar), Acer (Maple)
Phenology: Adult: 4/07 to 6/15 and 8/26 to 8/28 (129 records)

Comment: Similar to E. palpata, but it has a pale base to the abdomen

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1920
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 131