Tortricidae

49.310 Tansy Moth Dichrorampha sedatana Busck, 1906

Notable B

Similar species: Unlike the majority of the Dichrorampha spp. this species does not have a leading edge fold. Dichrorampha plumbana and Dichrorampha aeratana also lack the leading edge fold. Check genitalia.

Forewing: 5.5 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Grassland, rough ground and coastal slopes.

Habits: The male flies in hot weather. Both sexes fly at dusk and occasionally come to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the rootstock of Tansy and pupates in the feeding place.