Dichrorampha sylvicolana (von Heinemann, 1863) Species
Last modified: Jan. 2, 2024, 1:52 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, not often recorded.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Dichrorampha > Species: Dichrorampha sylvicolana
- Vernacular names
- Oranje wortelmot (NL), Sneezewort Drill (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 116.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 10–14 mm. The dark general appearance and the dense orange-ochreous irroration in the distal half of the forewing and the pale ochreous-yellow medio-dorsal blotch are characteristic.
Most of the species in this genus should be checked for genitalia, especially when worn.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva bores and feeds in the roots on the host plant. It pupates in a cocoon on the food plant.
The adults are active during late afternoon and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults have been seen from mid-May towards late August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Achillea ptarmica
The larva lives on Achillea ptarmica.
Habitat
It inhabits marshy woodland, damp pastures, river-banks and ditches.
