Pine Beauty
Common NamePine Beauty
Scientific NamePanolis flammea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)36
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange-brown, white, dark brown
HabitatConiferous forests, pine plantations
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsScots Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Corsican Pine
Flight PeriodMarch to June
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on pine needles, and the larvae, which are green with white stripes, feed on the needles. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings with two prominent pale stigmata (orbicular and reniform spots) and a pale subterminal line. Its strong resemblance to pine bark is a key feature for field identification.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings featuring pale, kidney-shaped and round spots, and a streaky, bark-like pattern for camouflage, blending well with pine bark.
