Piniphila bifasciana

Piniphila bifasciana
Piniphila bifasciana
Systematics
Order : Butterflies (Lepidoptera) Family : Winder (Tortricidae) Subfamily : Olethreutinae Tribe : Olethreutini Genre : Piniphila Type : Piniphila bifasciana
Scientific name
Piniphila bifasciana
( Haworth , 1811)

Piniphila bifasciana is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of Winder (Tortricidae).

features

Piniphila bifasciana has a wingspan of 12 to 16 millimeters. The forewings have a pale ocher basic color. There is a dark spot at the base and a broad, dark transverse band halfway along the wing. In the sitting position, two upright tufts can be seen behind the head of the butterfly.

distribution

Piniphila bifasciana is native to the Palearctic . The species is found in much of Europe, including the British Isles .

Way of life

Pine forests form the typical habitat of Piniphila bifasciana . The butterflies fly in June and July. The crepuscular and nocturnal moths are often attracted by artificial light sources. The caterpillars' food plants are Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ) and Maritime pine ( Pinus pinaster ). The caterpillars usually stay in silky webs that they spin on young shoots and male flowers.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g} Piniphila bifasciana . www.ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
2. ↑ Piniphila bifasciana . hantsmoths.org.uk. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
3. ↑ Piniphila bifasciana in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved June 28, 2018
4. ↑ Piniphila bifasciana - Pine Marble . norfolkmoths.co.uk. Retrieved June 28, 2018.

Web links

Commons : Piniphila bifasciana  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Piniphila bifasciana near Lepiforum e. V. - Taxonomy and photos