Pyralidae: Phycitinae

05783 Dioryctria simplicella, Heinemann, 1863

BF1455 (ABH62.027)

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

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

 

D. simplicella tends to have less contrast on the forewing markings than the other three species and is usually smaller than D. abietella, which it is perhaps most often confused with.


Wingspan: 24-30 mm.
Foodplant(s): pines (Pinus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, July and September
National status:

Habitat

Conifer plantations and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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