Eupithecia palpata

Packard, 1873
Small Pine Looper

Sort #: 1762 | P3 #: 910296 | MPG #: 7449
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Larval substrate: Larix (Larch), Picea (Spruce), Pinus (Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 4/14 to 6/29 and 7/16 to 8/03 (110 records)

Comment: Similar to E. columbiata, but it lacks the pale base to the abdomen. It sometimes has a reddish hue.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1904
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 132