Tortricidae

49.316 White-spot Yarrow Moth Dichrorampha sequana (Hübner, [1799])

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 4.5 to 5mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland, rough ground, neutral grassland, road verges and open woodland.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from rest on its foodplants in the afternoon and flies towards sunset. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the roots and rootstock of Yarrow or Tansy. It pupates in the larval feeding place or in a cocoon in the soil.