Tortricidae

49.318 Orange-spot Yarrow Moth Dichrorampha vancouverana McDunnough, 1935

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 7mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland, coastal grassland, rough ground and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies in afternoon sunshine and towards sunset. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds (sometimes gregariously) in the rootstock of Yarrow or Tansy. It pupates in the feeding place.