Pyralidae: Phycitinae

05784 Dioryctria abietella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1454 (ABH62.028)

Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

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


Wingspan: 26-32 mm.
Foodplant(s): pines (Pinus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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