Common in coniferous and mixed woodland, plantations, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 32-40 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on needles of Scots, Corsican, Lodgepole and Maritime Pine.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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