Dioryctria sylvestrella (Ratzeburg, 1840) Species
Last modified: Oct. 27, 2023, 6:34 p.m.
A widespread and not so common species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Dioryctria > Species: Dioryctria sylvestrella
- Vernacular names
- Egale sparappelboorder (NL), New Pine Knot-horn (EN), la Pyrale des troncs (FR), Kiefern-Harzzünsler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Dioryctria splendidella sensu auct., nec (Herrich-Schäffer, 1848)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1949b. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 49: 90–91, 110. On page 110.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 28–35 mm. Generally the largest of the four Dioryctria species occurring in Belgium, it is best distinguished by the shape of the subterminal line, which is more smoothly curved than the obvious dentate lines of the other species. In addition, the sub-terminal line approaches the dorsum almost at a right-angle.
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Bionomics
The larvae bore under the bark of the trunk, an extensive extrusion of resin often is the result. Pupation in the larval habitation. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from July till the end of September.
Habitat
It inhabits pine forests.
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