Webbing Coneworm Moth (Dioryctria disclusa)

at a 365nm UV light setup at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

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Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous! Any clue on a species? It is similar to Rhyacionia buoliana, but the range is off. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Not at this point. I posted it on BugGuide and I am hoping for some more direction. I saw that similarity as well! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Hope you get an ID! Posted 5 years ago
3. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Dioryctria disclusa? Posted 5 years ago
4. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    That is actually way closer! Thanks, Ferdy! Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      No problem, just used the Leps app :) Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Great job, Ferdy! Posted 5 years ago

The Webbing Coneworm

''Dioryctria disclusa'', the webbing coneworm or rusty pine cone moth, is a species of moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in North America from New Brunswick to Florida, west to Texas and north to Manitoba.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling