Ocnerostoma piniariella
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| Ocnerostoma piniariella | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Yponomeutidae |
| Genus: | Ocnerostoma |
| Species: | O. piniariella |
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| Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 | |
Ocnerostoma piniariella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Ocnerostoma friesei.
The wingspan is c. 9 mm. The lanceolate forewings are shining light grey. Hindwings are grey. The larva is shining brown; head and plate of 2 black.[1]
The moth flies in one generation from June to August. .
The larvae feed on Scots pine.
