Nantucket Pine Tip Moth
Small orange moth
About Nantucket Pine Tip Moth
This small orange moth, known as the Nantucket Pine Tip Moth, targets pine trees by boring into new shoots and causing dieback, which can weaken the tree's structure and appearance. Homeowners in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, should monitor young pines for wilting or browning tips during the growing season to manage infestations early. Proper lawn care and timely treatments help protect your landscape investment from this common pest.
Nantucket Pine Tip Moth (Small orange moth) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Nantucket Pine Tip Moth regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Nantucket Pine Tip Moth
- Scientific Name
- Small orange moth
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
