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Dichrorampha gruneriana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Species

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2023, 10:20 a.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium, not seen for a very long time. Presumably extinct.


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Dichrorampha > Species: Dichrorampha gruneriana
Vernacular names
Gebandeerde wortelmot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 87.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 11–14 mm. Most of the species in this genus should be checked for genitalia, especially when worn.

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larva lives and feed in the upper part of the rootstock under the bark in a web. It hibernates and pupates in the larval habitation. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults can be seen from May onwards till July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Anthemis tinctoria

The larva feed on Anthemis tinctoria.

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Habitat

It inhabits waste ground, herb-rich pastures and flowery grasslands.

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