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Rhyacionia pinicolana  
         
  B&F: 1211

ABH: 49.306

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  16-23mm

Flight Period:  July - September

Observations:  Larvae feed on Scots Pine. The adults can vary somewhat in their markings, and hence lead to confusion with its congeners.

Confusion Species:  R. buoliana

L.O.N.:  Bedford Purlieus

First Record:  1907, Wallis