Norfolk status
Local, easily confused with the next species, R. pinicolana.

R. buoliana shows a large and triangular pre-tornal marking, often forming a continuous band across the forewing.

Found in pine forests and plantations, the larva bores into the base of a pine needle, later entering the lateral buds.

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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