Pammene spiniana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel in 1842.
This species is on the wing in August and September. It inhabits woodland margins, hedgerows and scrubland, and is mainly day-flying, especially on sunny days.
Status Scarce. Mainly a day-flying species, especially on sunny days. Distinctive triangular white dorsal blotch. Old records listed 1874. (Barrett)
Pammene spiniana (Duponchel, 1842) · Classification · Name · Bibliographic References. Gustafsson (2004-03-18 23:00:00) Catalogus Lepidopterorum Sueciae.
Mainly a day-flying species, especially on sunny days. Distinctive triangular white dorsal blotch. Old records listed 1874.
Find out about the status of Pammene spiniana (Triangle-marked Piercer) in Kent. Learn more on its distribution, phenology and ecology.
Recent Status: A rare Suffolk species recorded in Breckland. Life Style: A single brooded species flying by day but will come to light from July to September.
Rare resident. Prunus spinosa, Crataegus spp., with larva feeding in May/June in spun flowers and leaves. Recorded in 14 (10%) of 140 10k Squares.
Pammene spiniana (Duponchel, 1843). triangle-marked piercer. parasite. Larvae in a spnning in the inflorescence; here also the pupation takes place.
Learn about the distribution and flight time of Pammene spiniana (Triangle-marked Piercer) in Somerset.