49.306 BF1211 – Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Rhyacionia pinicolana

Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Rhyacionia pinicolana

STATUS – Common and widely distributed in the county where there are Pinus sp and Larch.

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.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June – September.

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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