| 49.309 ~ 1285 ~ Dichrorampha plumbana ~ Lead-coloured Drill | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as eastern Ross and Cromarty. Montgomeryshire Status Infrequently recorded from the north east of Montgomeryshire. Wingspan : M & F, 12-14mm. Confusion species D. sedatana and D. aeratana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Rough meadows. Foodplant Ox-eye daisy and yarrow. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in roots and rootstock, when nearly full grown it forms a web around the root and feeds within on the root surface. Pupates in a silken cocoon in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 10th June 2012, Middletown Confirmed by gen det (ANG) |
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