Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

05044 Pine Shoot Moth Rhyacionia buoliana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1210 (ABH49.305)

Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 24th June 2017. Light trap.
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 24th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 24th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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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:

Habitat

Pine forests and plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Rhyacionia pinicolana