49.306 BF1211 – Smooth Pine Shoot Moth – Rhyacionia pinicolana – (Doubleday, 1850)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: R. buoliana
ID pointers: Similar to buoliana. Ground colour a creamy silvery-white, covered with bright orange blotches and patches and cross-lines. Patterning can be variable. Markings are usually more stronger than buoliana.
Distribution: Records indicate that this is not as common a species as previously thought. Few records but appears to be widely sitributed in the county where there are Pinus sp and Larch.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1984 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Rhyacionia pinicolana
Found 18 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 12 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 12 from Before 2020
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.
NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Rhyacionia pinicolana
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Rhyacionia pinicolana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Rhyacionia pinicolana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Rhyacionia pinicolana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Rhyacionia pinicolana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Rhyacionia pinicolana
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Rhyacionia pinicolana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Rhyacionia pinicolana
Rhyacionia pinicolana
Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.
Records Behind the Map and Charts - Rhyacionia pinicolana – 18 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 18/07/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44185089 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43018298 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 26/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42913281 |
| Belper | SK34N | 30/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37596294 |
| Ninelands Road | SK28F | 17/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Blues, Clare | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32504149 |
| Belper | SK34U | 03/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35314677 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 21/08/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45689572 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 13/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP914 |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 20/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4WV |
| Robin Wood (central area) | SK32M | 04/08/2008 | 2 | Adult | Dave Budworth;P. Patrick;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4IC |
| Flash Lane,Beeley Moor | SK26X | 03/08/2007 | 4 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP410 |
| Flash Lane,Beeley Moor | SK26X | 16/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP387 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34680111 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 29/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORM5 |
| Flash Lane,Beeley Moor | SK26Z | 17/07/2005 | 2 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2QI |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 29/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP27G |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 27/06/2003 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVIJ |
| Beeley Moor, Flash Lane (site not precise) | SK26Z | 03/08/1984 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0Q8 |