49.305 BF1210 – Pine Shoot Moth – Rhyacionia buoliana
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Generally Common / Widespread
– 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.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below. Selected Images: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2003 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Rhyacionia buoliana
Found 14 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 10 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 10 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 buoliana
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Monthly Records By Year:
Rhyacionia buoliana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Rhyacionia buoliana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Rhyacionia buoliana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Rhyacionia buoliana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Rhyacionia buoliana
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Rhyacionia buoliana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Rhyacionia buoliana
Rhyacionia buoliana
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 buoliana – 14 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 22/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42873996 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 18/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42864256 |
| all | SK33P | 18/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48197797 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 26/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48574740 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 19/07/2013 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33508560 |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 19/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYOG |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 12/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUSI |
| Bilberry Wood, Ambergate | SK35L | 02/08/2012 | 3 | Adult | Dave Budworth;P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYBO |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 03/08/2007 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33405477 |
| Spinney Hill,Melbourne | SK32X | 03/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP41T |
| Flash Lane,Beeley Moor | SK26X | 16/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP386 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 05/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2AE |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 06/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34680110 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 06/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1L1 |