Dioryctria abietella

    Pine Knot-horn

    PyralidaeABH 62.028 B&F 1454

    Widespread but scarce, this is still the commonest of the Dioryctria species in Somerset, and by far the most likely to turn up in gardens.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Dark Pine Knot-horn (Dioryctria abietella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Dark Pine Knot-horn (Dioryctria abietella) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies