Pine-tree Lappet

Dendrolimus pini
Family

Lasiocampidae

Species Codes

B&F 1639 RES 66.009

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Species Account

A very rare migrant in Kent. Just one record (the database shows three but this is not thought to be accurate) in August from Littlestone in 2004. This distinctive species flies in Europe from May to September with a second generation further south into October. Treated as a pest species in some places, this may be one which we see on the increase along the Kent coast.

Record Verification

Grade 1 adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Pine-tree Lappet (Dendrolimus pini) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Pine-tree Lappet (Dendrolimus pini) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Pine-tree Lappet (Dendrolimus pini) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Pine-tree Lappet (Dendrolimus pini) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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