Identification

Very difficult to separate from other Dioryctria species. Dissection is required and a voucher specimen should be retained.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Flight period

April-September.

Larval foodplants

Pines.

Habitat

Coniferous woodland.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Torrs Warren, Wigtownshire, on 7th August 1997. No records from Dumfriesshire or Kirkcudbrightshire.