Dendrolimus pini

Pine moth

Description

The male wingspan is 50–60 mm. Females are even larger. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location. The females lay about 150–200 eggs on bark, possibly on needles. Larvae, which hatch in about three weeks, feed on needles until October. Then they crawl into the forest litter, where they overwinter. In the following spring, they climb back up into the crowns and continue in feeding until June, when they pupate in a brown cocoon. Some of the larvae may overwinter once more. Older pine needles are fed off up to their case, later also younger flushing needles can be damaged. The pine moth is one of the most serious insect defoliators of pine in Europe.

Symptom

Older pine needles are fed off up to their case, later also younger flushing needles can be damaged. The pine moth is one of the most serious insect defoliators of pine in Europe.

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes