Zimmerman pine moth ( Dioryctria zimmermani ), #5852 by larose forest photos

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21-AUG-2017	Christine Hanrahan

Zimmerman pine moth (Dioryctria zimmermani), #5852

Reveler Conservation Area

The larvae, according to Bug Guide, feed on pines, especially scotch pines and austrian pines. There are many scotch pines at Reveler CA, considered an invasive species, so perhaps this moth will help control them.

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Graeme		08-Oct-2017 21:25
This one almost blends into the leaf itself. V!!

Walter Otto Koenig		08-Oct-2017 17:33
Fascinating these markings and interesting to see both views. "V"

globalgadabout		08-Oct-2017 16:06
the muted hues make this one particularly attractive..

Helen Betts		08-Oct-2017 15:52
Such beautiful patterns in the wings, and nicely captured. V.

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