49.306 BF1211  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Rhyacionia pinicolana - Smooth Pine Shoot Moth Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Orange-spotted Shoot ID Difficulty:  amber  - 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:  Common and widely distributed in the county where there are Pinus sp and Larch.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing during June – September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 16-23mm
Food Plant: Pinne & Larch.
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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