A local species of coniferous woodland where the larvae feed within or on the living bark of pines.

Adults come to light.

Note Dioryctria is a difficult genus and dissection may be required. Very similar to the commoner D. abietella.

Recorded in 23 (16%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1986. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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