INSECTS

European Pine Shoot Moth

Rhyacionia buoliana

Insects
Introduced
European Pine Shoot Moth, photo 1 of 5
European Pine Shoot Moth, photo 2 of 5
European Pine Shoot Moth, Adult
16–24 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Tortricidae with a wingspan of 16–24 mm. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on plants.

There are 6 observations of European Pine Shoot Moth in Québec, mostly in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions.

Through the year

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Based on observations from Ontario

Where to see it

  1. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine2
  2. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  3. Capitale-Nationale2

What the caterpillar eats