Dichrorampha sequana

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Dichrorampha sequana
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Dichrorampha sequana

Systematics
Order : Butterflies (Lepidoptera)
Family : Winder (Tortricidae)
Subfamily : Olethreutinae
Tribe : Grapholitini
Genre : Dichrorampha
Type : Dichrorampha sequana
Scientific name
Dichrorampha sequana
( Huebner , 1799)
Dichrorampha sequana - mating

Dichrorampha Sequana is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of Winder (Tortricidae).

features

Dichrorampha sequana has a wingspan of 9 to 11 millimeters. In the rear of the disk region there is a large cream-colored or white spot that extends to the rear edge of the wing. In the sitting posture, the spots on the two front wings "fuse" into a broad band. This is where the butterflies can be easily recognized. The outer area of ​​the forewings is gold colored with numerous black dots. There are also several elongated blue stripes running across this area. There are also several white spots along the outer wing leading edge. The base region is predominantly colored brown-gray. The hind wings are colored light beige.

distribution

Dichrorampha sequana is native to the western Palearctic . The species occurs in Central Europe. In the north, the distribution area extends over the British Isles, Denmark and southern Sweden. The species is absent in southern Europe.

Way of life

The typical habitat of Dichrorampha sequana are hedges and forest edges. Forage plants are the common yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) and tansy ( Tanacetum vulgare ). The butterflies can usually be found on their forage plants. The flight time lasts from May to July. The butterflies are mainly active during the afternoon and evening. The caterpillars develop in the root system of their forage plants.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g Dichrorampha sequana . www.ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  2. ↑ a b Dichrorampha sequana . www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ a b c Dichrorampha sequana . www.lepidoptera.se. Retrieved May 25, 2017.

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