Pine Beauty
Common NamePine Beauty
Scientific NamePanolis flammea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)37
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange-brown, white, cream
HabitatConiferous forests, pine woodlands, heathland with pines
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Russia and Asia
Host PlantsScots Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Corsican Pine
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on pine needles. Larvae are green with white longitudinal stripes, feeding on pine needles. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown and white mottled pattern on the forewings, especially the prominent white reniform and orbicular stigmata. Found exclusively in pine habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings mottled with white and cream markings, including distinct white kidney-shaped and orbicular spots. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage against pine bark.
