| 49.323 ~ 1283 ~ Dichrorampha alpestrana ~ Spike-marked Drill | ||
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UK Status Resident. A northern species found from Staffordshire to the north of Scotland where it is very common and throughout Wales. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 11-14mm. Confusion species D. acuminatana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wasteland and uncultivated land. Foodplant Yarrow and tansy. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the roots and rootstock. Pupates in an earthen cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 12th June 2008, Commins Coch |
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