Pyralidae: Phycitinae

05781 Dioryctria sylvestrella, (Ratzeburg, 1840)

BF1454b (ABH62.025)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

This is the largest of the four Dioryctria species. The status of the four Dioryctria species in the UK is uncertain, as they are very difficult to tell apart.


Wingspan: 28-35 mm.
Foodplant(s): pines (Pinus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-September
National status:

Habitat

Conifer plantations and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dioryctria schuetzeella
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dioryctria abietella