Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10052 Pine Beauty Panolis flammea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2179 (ABH73.241)

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General Information

This species is unmistakable. It rests with wings folded tightly against body.

 

When sitting on the tip of a shoot, this moth closely resembles a pine bud.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 15-16mm.
Foodplant(s): pine needles
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coniferous forests and plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, orange, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5