Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1208 (ABH49.299) Pseudococcyx posticana, (Zetterstedt, 1839)

KR05028

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


General Information

This moth has a variable tawny-brown colouration of the forewing.


Wingspan: c.12-15 mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, May-June
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Pine woods and heathland with scattered trees.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 09 May


Nationally Scarce B