Yponomeutidae: Yponomeutinae

0444 (ABH16.023) Ocnerostoma piniariella, Zeller, 1847

KR01416

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This species is difficult to distinguish from O. freisei and genital dissection is usually required for a definitive identification.


Wingspan: 8-10mm
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Conifer plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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