Korscheltellus gracilis

(Grote, 1864)
Conifer Swift

Sort #: 5 | P3 #: 110011 | MPG #: 31 | PFG Page #: 28
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Larval feeding type: Root feeder
Larval substrate: Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), Picea rubens (Red Spruce), also Picea glauca (White Spruce), Betula (Birch), Populus (Aspen) and ferns
Phenology: Adult: 7/20 to 8/25 (12 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1866
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex
Number of Records: 16