Exoteleia pinifoliella

(Chambers, 1880)
Pine Needleminer

Sort #: 567 | P3 #: 420762 | MPG #: 1840
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Larval feeding type: Needle miner
Larval substrate: Pinus rigida* (Pitch Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 5/28 to 7/20 (42 records)

Comment: Exoteleia 'pinifoliella JFL1' has been found in MA. It is not known whether 'pinifoliella JFL2' or other Exoteleia species also occur.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1890
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 54