Pine Marble
Common NamePine Marble
Scientific NameOlethreutes arcuella
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, orange, grey
HabitatConiferous woodlands, pine forests, heathlands
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsPinus spp. (pine), Picea spp. (spruce), Abies spp. (fir), Larix spp. (larch)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the needles of coniferous trees, often spinning them together. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon, typically producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reddish-orange or rust-colored patch on the outer part of the forewing, contrasting with the mottled grey-white and dark brown basal and median areas.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a mix of white, grey, and dark brown, with a prominent reddish-orange patch on the outer half.
