Pine Shoot Moth vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Moth | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacionia buoliana | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Shoot Moth
A small bright orange moth with silver-grey crosslines on the forewings. Its larvae bore into the terminal shoots of young pine trees, causing deformity.
Did You Know?
Attacked trees develop a characteristic 'posthorn' bend from the distorted leader shoot.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.