Pyralidae : Phycitinae
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Dioryctria abietella
Pine Knot-horn

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1454 / 62.028
=Dark Pine Knot-horn

Norfolk status
One of four similar Dioryctria species in Britain, very difficult to tell apart.
Fairly common over a wide range. Associated with pine.

D. abietella is rather dentated in its more dorsal portion of the sub-terminal line.

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Dioryctria simplicella  |  Phycita roborella >

Determination
Subterminal fascia strongly dentate (zigzagged) from the middle towards the dorsum
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
10/09/2023+27TG30Lingwood
08/09/2023128TL99Thompson Water
07/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
05/09/2023128TL78Weeting Heath
28/08/2023128TF70Cockley Cley
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Wingspan: 27-33mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Monterey Pine, Norway Spruce, Noble Fir, Douglas Fir
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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