49.311 BF1287 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Dichrorampha aeratana - Dingy Daisy Moth

49.311 BF1287 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Dichrorampha aeratana - Dingy Daisy Moth - (Pierce & Metcalfe, 1915)

Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Tortricidae

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Other Name/s: Obscure Drill

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Dichrorampha plumbana (Lead-coloured Daisy Moth); Dichrorampha sedatana (Tansy Moth)

Distribution: (First record: 29/03/2025 at Hathersage ) - (Last record: 29/03/2025 at Hathersage ) - Appears to be a first and only record for VC57 & Derbyshire – 26/5/2022, Hathersage (Gen Det & photographed)

Flight Period: May / June /

Moth Activity: Cathemeral - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 29 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 12-16mm

Food Plant: Ox-eye Daisy

Last Recorded Date: 29/03/2025

First Recorded Date: 29/03/2025

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