| 62.028 ~ 1454 ~ Dioryctria abietella ~ Dark Pine Knot-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident & Migrant. Widespread but fairly local throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at a few sites in the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-33mm. Confusion species D. mutatella and D. schuetzeella |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Pine. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed an various parts of the pine, including the leaves, buds and cones. Pupal site undocumented. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 21st Aug 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 23rd Aug 2011, Commins Coch |
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