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444 Ocnerostoma piniariella (Zeller,1847)
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a white cocoon between spun leaves

 

Food Plant: Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine), Pinus radiata

Mine: April - May

Pupa: In a white cocoon between spun needles (as shown).

Notes: The larva feeds within the needle from the tip to base. Species determined by pupal characteristics.

Data: 17.iv.2006, Fleet, Hants, VC12

Image:© Rob Edmunds

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