Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1285 (ABH49.309) Dichrorampha plumbana, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR05214

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species flies during the day, especially when the weather is warm and cloudy. The peak flight time is in the evening.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: c. 13 mm.
Foodplant(s): Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium)
Flying: One generation, May-June
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassy places, rough meadows and waysides.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 17 July

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 Photo © David Griffiths
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