Pine Beauty Panolis flammea
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OrderButterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera)
FamilyCutworm Moths and Allies (Noctuidae)
GenusPanolis (Panolis)
With one of the widest ranges of any northern moth, this pine specialist stretches from Portugal all the way to western Siberia and the Arctic Circle โ an extraordinary span of latitude covering nearly the entire northern hemisphere. Its specialization on pine trees combined with adaptations to cool climates has made it remarkably abundant wherever conifers grow in temperate Europe and Asia. It's become a familiar fixture near pine plantations, woodlands, and gardens, making it one of the most predictable moths you can encounter.
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