Ocnerostoma piniariella
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Yponomeutidae |
Genus: | Ocnerostoma |
Species: | O. piniariella
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Binomial name | |
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847
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Ocnerostoma piniariella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Ocnerostoma friesei.
The wingspan is c. 9 mm. The lanceolate forewings are shining light grey. Hindwings are grey. The larva is shining brown; head and plate of 2 black.[1]
The moth flies in one generation from June to August. [1].
The larvae feed on Scots pine.
Notes[edit]
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
References[edit]
- ^ Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf
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