49.307 BF1212  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Rhyacionia pinivorana - Spotted Shoot Moth Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Spotted Shoot ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The forewing is a mottled and variegated reddish-brown and grey blotching, resulting in a mix of banding across the wing.
Distribution:  Common and widely distributed in the county where there are Pinus sp and Larch plantations.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing during May – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - sometimes seen during the day Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-19mm
Food Plant: Pinne & Larch.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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