49.305 BF1210  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Rhyacionia buoliana - Pine Shoot Moth Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Pine Shoot ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  pinicolana.
ID pointers: Ground colour a creamy sandy-white, covered with bright orange blotches and patches and cross-lines. Patterning can be variable. Hindwing is dark grey. Can be confused with pinicolana.
Distribution:  Common and widely distributed in the county where there are Pinus sp.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  - attracted to light, though they are sluggish if disturbed in the daytime. Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 16-24mm
Food Plant: Pine.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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