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Panolis flammea

Pine beauty moth

Description

The adult moth has a hairy head and body. The wingspan is about 30–35 mm. Adults on wings from late March to May. It lays eggs on needles. Altogether, one female lays up to 130–180 eggs. Larvae hatch in 2–3 weeks. At first they feed on young needles and buds, later also on older needles. They feed off the older needles from the end and sides. They often bite off the damaged end part of the needle leaving only stubs. At the end of June the larvae mature, descend to the ground and pupate in the forest litter. It infests mostly 30–60 year-old pine stands. It can cause defoliation and serious damage of the trees.

Symptom

Larvae fconsume older needles from the end and sides. They often bite off the damaged end part of the needle leaving only stubs. 

Tree Species: Pine

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes