Lasiocampidae

66.009 Pine Tree Lappet Dendrolimus pini (Linnaeus, 1758)

Rare Immigrant / Resident

Similar species:

Forewing: 31 to 40mm

Habitats: Coniferous woodland, mixed woodland and conifer plantations.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Scots Pine, Norway Spruce and a variety of other pines, spruces and conifers. It pupates in a cocoon amongst needles or in a bark crevice.