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Ostrinia nubilalis

(Hübner, 1796)
European Corn Borer

Sort #: 1585 | P3 #: 801423 | MPG #: 4949 | PFG Page #: 164
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Larval feeding type: Stem and fruit borer
Larval substrate: Many herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Alcea rosea (Hollyhock), Apium graveolans (Celery), Beta (Beet), Humulus lupulus (Hop), Malus pumila (Apple), Panicum miliaceum (Millet), Phaseolus (Bean), Rheum rhaponticum (False Rhubarb), Rumex crispus (Curly Dock), Solanum tuberosum (Potato), Sorghum bicolor (Sorghum), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/19 to 9/23 (79 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Introduced (Agricultural pest)
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1917
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 90

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