Piniphila bifasciana
Piniphila bifasciana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe and across the Palearctic to Japan.
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The wingspan is 12–16 mm. The forewings have a slightly arched costa. The ground colour is silvery-whitish, with pale greyish-ochreous striae, posteriorly confluent in the disc. The costa is marked with blackish. The basal patch has a nearly straight edge. The central fascia is evenly broad and posteriorly indented below the middle, and there is a slender terminal streak. All are pale greyish-ochreous mixed with pale silver grey and irrorated with black. The hindwings are light grey.[1]
The adults fly from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Pinus sylvestris and Pinus pinaster.[2]
References
- Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description - Ian Kimber (January 1, 1998). "Piniphila bifasciana". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
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