Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1254 (ABH49.335) Spruce Seed Moth Cydia strobilella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR05139

Weeting, 3rd April 2021.
Weeting, 3rd April 2021.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Weeting, 3rd April 2021.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Weeting, 3rd April 2021.
Weeting, 3rd April 2021.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-15mm
Foodplant(s): Norway Spruce (cones) (Picea abies)
Flying: One generation, May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 April to 01 May


Nationally Scarce B