Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1207 (ABH49.304) Pine Leaf-mining Moth Clavigesta purdeyi, (Durrant, 1911)

KR05042

East Chevington, Northumberland, 28-08-15
East Chevington, Northumberland, 28-08-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
East Chevington, Northumberland, 28-08-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Old Weston
Old Weston
 Photo © Kevin Royles
Old Weston
Old Weston
 Photo © Kevin Royles


General Information

The larvae mine pine needles.


Wingspan: 10-12 mm.
Foodplant(s): pines (Pinus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Local

Habitat

Coniferous woodland, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 July to 24 September

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 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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