Dichrorampha sedatana

Dichrorampha sedatana
Dichrorampha sedatana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Section: Cossina
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Dichrorampha
Species: D. sedatana
Binomial name
Dichrorampha sedatana
Busck, 1906

Dichrorampha sedatana is a moth of the Tortricidae family.

Description

Dichrorampha sedatana

The wingspan of Dichrorampha sedatana reaches 12–16 mm. These moths fly from April to June. There is one generation per year.

The larvae mainly feed on several Asteraceae roots, especially Tanacetum vulgare, but also on other Tanacetum species and Leucanthemum.

Distribution

This species is widespread in Europe.

Habitat

Dichrorampha sedatana prefers rough meadows and waysides.

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