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Dichrorampha simpliciana
Mugwort Moth (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1281 / 49.315
Photo © Dave Williamson Gen Det HE Beaumont,  Kirk Smeaton, VC63

Similar Yorkshire Species
Common Daisy Moth
Dichrorampha acuminatana
Lead-coloured Daisy Moth
Dichrorampha plumbana
Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Flight: July to September
Foodplant:   Mugwort.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Yorkshire Status: Rare and local resident.

Beaumont, 2002: VC62. Dalby Forest, 29.8.1993 det. HEB (GBS). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

Argus 50, 2005: VC64. Ellington Banks MoD, 12.8.2005 det. HEB (CHF, SPW). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 19 (10%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1979.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/2023163SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
10/08/2022165SE37 - Ripon
02/08/2022163SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
30/07/2022165SE37 - Ripon
13/08/2021163SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
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