Dichrorampha sedatana Busck, 1906 Species
Last modified: Feb. 8, 2024, 4:01 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium. Status after 2004 only take into account genitalized individuals.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Dichrorampha > Species: Dichrorampha sedatana
- Vernacular names
- Egale wortelmot (NL), Dingy Drill, Tansy Moth (EN)
- Synonyms
- Dichrorampha plumbana sensu auct.
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 1998. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Studiedocumenten Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen 92: 1–236. On page 101.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–16 mm. The moth is similar to Dichrorampha plumbana but has the ochre tipped scales extending to the base of the wing.
Most of the species in this genus should be checked for genitalia, especially when worn.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The larva lives in the roots and the rootstock on the host plant. It hibernates and pupates in the larval habitation during spring.They are active during sunny days in the afternoon and at dusk. Later they come sparsely to light.
Flight periods
The adults have been observed from mid-April towards July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Tanacetum vulgare
The larva lives on Tanacetum vulgare and Leucanthemum vulgare.
Habitat
It inhabits rough ground, embankments, roadside verges and herb-rich pastures.
