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Dichrorampha alpestrana (Zeller, 1843) Species

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2023, 10:38 a.m.


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


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Dichrorampha > Species: Dichrorampha alpestrana
Vernacular names
Goudwortelmot (NL), Spike-marked Drill (EN)
Synonyms
Dichrorampha montanana (Duponchel, 1843) and Dichrorampha tanaceti Stainton, 1857
First mention in Belgium
De Crombrugghe G. 1898. Note sur quelques Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 42: 34–38. On page 36.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 10–14 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 bores in the roots of the host plant. Hibernation and pupation in the larval habitation.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from June towards August in one generation a year.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Achillea millefolium and Tanacetum vulgare

The larva lives on Achillea millefolium and Tanacetum vulgare.

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Habitat

It inhabits flowery pastures, wasteland, roadside verges and herb-rich grasslands.

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