Dichrorampha plumbana (Scopoli, 1763) Species
Last modified: Feb. 24, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
A rare species in many localities in Belgium. Status insufficiently known, because most of the species of this genus should be checked for genitalia.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Dichrorampha > Species: Dichrorampha plumbana
- Vernacular names
- Geelstipwortelmot (NL), Lead-coloured Drill (EN)
- Synonyms
- Dichrorampha saturnana Guenée, 1845 and Dichrorampha ulicana Guenée, 1845
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 20.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Most of the species in this genus should be checked for genitalia, especially when worn. Wingspan about: 13 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larvae live in the rootstock, tunnelling down into the roots of the food plant.
Later they feed on the surface of the roots under a slight web. Pupation in an earthen cocoon.
The adults are active during daytime, especially in cloudy weather, and they come sparsely to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly in May and June. They are active during daytime, especially in cloudy weather, and they come sparsely to light.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Leucanthemum vulgare and Achillea millefolium
The larva lives on Leucanthemum vulgare or Achillea millefolium.
