Orange-spot Piercer
Common NameOrange-spot Piercer
Scientific NamePammene aurana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas where honeysuckle grows
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsLonicera periclymenum, Lonicera spp. (Honeysuckle)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae develop inside the berries of honeysuckle, feeding on the pulp and seeds. They overwinter as pupae in cocoons in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its small size and the two bright orange spots contrasting against the dark forewings. Often seen flying in sunshine near honeysuckle plants.
Description
A small, dark moth with two prominent, roughly circular orange spots on each forewing, giving it a distinctive appearance.
