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The term pitch moth refers to certain small moths whose caterpillars feed on pines. The feeding action causes the pine tree to shed its resin, which forms pitch-like masses on and under the tree. There are several species of "pitch moths" and not all are closely related:

In the clearwing moth family (Sesiidae)

• Synanthedon pini (pitch mass borer)
• Synanthedon sequoiae (sequoia pitch moth)

In the snout moth family (Pyralidae)

• Dioryctria amatella (southern pine coneworm)

See also

• Dendroctonus (turpentine beetles) which cause similar symptoms

• Disambiguation pages
• Moths