Ocnerostoma piniariella

Ocnerostoma piniariella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Yponomeutidae
Genus:	Ocnerostoma
Species:	O. piniariella
Binomial name
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847

Ocnerostoma piniariella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Ocnerostoma friesei.

The wingspan is ca. 9 mm. The moth flies in one generation from June to August. ^[1].

The larvae feed on Scots Pine.

Notes

1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

External links

• Ocnerostoma piniariella at UK Moths