Tortricidae

49.312 Chalk Hill Daisy Moth Dichrorampha consortana Stephens, 1852

Notable A

Similar species: Dichrorampha acuminatana. For a positive identification check the genitalia.

Forewing: 4 to 5.5mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland and rough grassland.

Habits: The moth flies around the foodplant in the afternoon. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the stems of Ox-eye Daisy, causing a swelling and often slowing the growth of the terminal shoot which may still flower. Surrounding lateral shoots are produced, which are taller than the damaged shoot, with smaller than usual flowers. The larva eventually tunnels up the stem into the flower-head. It pupates in the feeding place or in a cocoon in the soil.