Pine Beauty
Common NamePine Beauty
Scientific NameBryonycta pineti
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcronictinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatConiferous forests, pine woodlands, heathlands
Geographic RangeEurope, including British Isles, Fennoscandia, Central Europe, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsPinus (pine species), Picea (spruce), Larix (larch)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on pine needles. Larvae feed on pine needles, pupating in a cocoon in the soil or under bark. Overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its cryptic grey-brown pattern, often with a pale streak along the costa and a dark, indistinct reniform stigma. Its strong association with pine trees is a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often featuring a paler costal streak and indistinct darker markings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
