Exoteleia dodecella

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Pine Bud Moth

Sort #: 1124.1 | P #: 590705.65 | MPG #: 1837
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Larval feeding type: Initially a needle miner, then after overwintering in a needle, it feeds in the buds and shoots
Larval substrate: Pinus sylvestris (Scotch Pine), Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine). Native pines when growing near to Scotch or Mugo Pines may also be used.
Phenology: Adult: 6/17 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2017

Distribution by County: Worcester
Number of Records: 1