Eupithecia palpata

Packard, 1873
Small Pine Looper

Sort #: 1810 | P #: 910156 | MPG #: 7449
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Larval substrate: Larix (Larch), Picea (Spruce), Pinus (Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 4/12 to 6/29, 7/16 to 8/03 and 11/18 (134 records)

Comment: Similar to E. columbiata, but it lacks the pale base to the abdomen and the dark bar on the 2nd segment. It sometimes has a reddish hue. Its main flight period is May and the beginning of June, However, individuals have been found in July, August and even November.

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: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 163