49.362 (BF1227)

Early Oak Piercer   

Pammene giganteana
Micro
Tortricidae
Adult: 2
See Moth of the Week (16/04/2021)

Life cycle

Larvae: June-August in a marble or spongy gall, sometimes exuding frass.  Adults: March-May.

Larval foodplants

Oak species.

History

First records for Dumfries and Galloway were both from 20 March 2020 in Wood of Cree and Blackcraig Wood, both Kirkcudbrightshire.

5 record(s) from 2 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2022
Early Oak Piercer Pammene Giganteana ©Iain Leach
Early Oak Piercer Pammene Giganteana At Pheromone Lure ©Iain Leach
Early Oak Piercer Pammene Giganteana ©Iain LeachEarly Oak Piercer Pammene Giganteana At Pheromone Lure ©Iain Leach

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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