Yponomeutidae: Yponomeutinae

0445 (ABH16.024) Ocnerostoma friesei, Svensson, 1966

KR01417

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


General Information

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


Wingspan: 8-10mm
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Flying: Three generations, March-April, August and November
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 14 August

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