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Dioryctria abietella

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Dioryctria simplicella

(Heinemann, 1863)1455 / 62.027

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

Wingspan: 21-30mm
Flight: June - Sept
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Corsican Pine
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO79
19/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
11/08/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
03/07/20211VC39 - StaffordshireSO88
10/08/20201VC37 - WorcestershireSO72
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