Noctuidae: Hadeninae

2179 (ABH73.241) Pine Beauty Panolis flammea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR10052

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Extra spot is not usual. Great Staughton
Extra spot is not usual. Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Storrington, Sussex. 7th April 2018. MV trap.
Storrington, Sussex. 7th April 2018. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species is unmistakable. It rests with wings folded tightly against body.

 

When sitting on the tip of a shoot, this moth closely resembles a pine bud.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 15-16mm.
Foodplant(s): pine needles
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Coniferous forests and plantations.

Regional Information

Recorded in 29 (10.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in March 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 March to 06 June

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 01 April to 01 April



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, orange, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5