Food Plant: Pinus sp.

Mine: December - April

Pupa: In a white cocoon on the ground. The pupa is initially green, then darkens as it matures.

Notes: The larva feeds within the needle from the tip to base and exits close to the base (note the e xit hole above). On emergence the larva is a green-blue colour.

Data: 01.iv.2005, Fleet, Hants, VC12

Image:© Rob Edmunds