Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Scales Park, Hertfordshire (16/05/17)

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Dichrorampha acuminatana
Approx Length (c. 7mm) Wingspan (12-14mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Dichrorampha plumbana

(Scopoli, 1763)1285 / 49.309

General comments:
Widespread - locally common.

The members of the genus Dichrorampha present a challenge - both in finding examples and in correctly naming them. In recent years the introduction of various artificial pheromone lures has boosted recording - particularly since it seems that many lures are not entirely target-specific and may attract the "wrong" species. In terms of identification, examination of the genitalia is almost always the preferred method.

Adults should be targeted in daytime as they fly about the foodplant.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 14 (34%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Rhyacionia pinivorana | Dichrorampha aeratana >

List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/06/2024620TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
04/06/2024620TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
25/05/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
25/05/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
08/06/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
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Wingspan: 12-14mm.
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Ox-eye daisy and Yarrow.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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