Biology:Dioryctria abietella

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Short description: Species of moth

Dioryctria abietella
Dioryctria abietella01.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Dioryctria
Species:
D. abietella
Binomial name
Dioryctria abietella
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tinea abietella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Tinea decuriella Hübner, 1796

Dioryctria abietella is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 27–33 mm. The moth flies in one generation from the end of May to September.[1]

Figs. 8, 8a, 8b larvae in various stages of growth 8c hibernaculum

The caterpillars feed on pine and other conifers.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

References

External links


Wikidata ☰ Q386754 entry