Dichrorampha plumbana
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Dichrorampha plumbana is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of Winder (Tortricidae).
features
Dichrorampha plumbana has a wingspan of 12-14 mm. The front wings have a characteristic pattern made up of yellow, cobalt blue, gray and black.
Similar species
- Dichrorampha aeratana - usually larger, often to the genitals distinguishable
- Dichrorampha sedatana - usually larger, with a distinctive yellow color in the basal third of the fore wings
distribution
Dichrorampha plumbana is native to the western Palearctic . The species is widespread in Europe.
Way of life
The main host plants of Dichrorampha plumbana are the common yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) and the meadow marguerite ( Leucanthemum vulgare ). The butterflies can usually be found on their host plants. The flight time lasts from May to mid-August. The butterflies are particularly observed in May and June. The butterflies are mainly nocturnal, but also fly during the day on mild, cloudy days. The caterpillars hatch in August and develop in the roots of their forage plants before pupating in spring .
Taxonomy
The following synonyms can be found in the literature :
- Phalaena plumbana Scopoli , 1763 - original name combination
- Dichrorampha saturnana Guenée , 1845
- Dichrorampha eidmanni Obraztsov , 1953
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Dichrorampha plumbana - lead-colored drill . NorfolkMoths.co.uk. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ↑ a b Dichrorampha plumbana at Fauna Europaea. Retrieved May 23, 2018
- ↑ a b c d e Dichrorampha plumbana . www.ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ↑ a b Dichrorampha plumbana . www.lepidoptera.se. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
Web links
- Dichrorampha plumbana at Lepiforum e. V.
- Dichrorampha plumbana (lead-colored drill) at britishlepidoptera.weebly.com
- Dichrorampha plumbana at HantsMoths - The Moths of Hampshire and Isle of Wight