Retinia comstockiana

(Fernald, 1879)
Pitch Twig Moth

Sort #: 1068 | P3 #: 620719 | MPG #: 2889
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Larval substrate: Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine), P. rigida (Pitch Pine), P. sylvestris* (Scotch Pine), P. resinosa (Red Pine), P. taeda (Slash Pine)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 to 7/22 (41 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 47