Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

49.305 (BF1210) Pine Shoot Moth Rhyacionia buoliana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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General Information

This moth has distinctly orange markings.

 

The larvae bore into the base of pine needles, later entering the lateral buds.


Wingspan: 16-24 mm.
Foodplant(s): pines (Pinus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, June and August
National status: Local

Habitat

Pine forests and plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Local