Moth Photographers Group – Dioryctria zimmermani

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80a0353 – 5852 Dioryctria zimmermani (Grote, 1877)

Zimmerman Pine Moth

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Distribution Data for Dioryctria zimmermani

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Larva and Host Plants:	Host familiy: Pinaceae. Host genera: Pinus. Notes: Cambium, shoots (Roe et al 2011); bark of shoots (FG Browne 1968); under bark (Robinson et al 2002); mainly bark borers (Mutuura 1982a); attacking trunks, branches & roots(Raizenne 1952). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025)
Similar Species:	Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:	zimmermani (Grote, 1877) (Nephopteryx) - MONA 1983: 5852 austriana (Cosens, 1906) (Retinia)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
Neunzig, H. H., 2003. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 15.5, p. 184; pl. 7.4. order or free PDF
Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
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