[1] It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, the Benelux, the Iberian Peninsula, most of the Balkan Peninsula, Denmark and Lithuania.

[3] The adult moth is yellow and blackish, with a brown hind wing, while the caterpillar is translucent white.

[4] Adults are on wing from June to August.

The larvae feed on pine trees,[5] tunnelling under the bark.

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