| 49.321 ~ 1273 ~ Dichrorampha petiverella ~ Common Drill | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Morayshire. Montgomeryshire Status A sighting from Llanymynech Hill in 1929 was not repeated until 2012 when a dead specimen was found at Commins Coch, and then a live moth was swept from vegetation at Llanfechain. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Hedgerows and grassland. Foodplant Yarrow and tansy. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the roots and rootstock. Pupates in a cocoon attached to the roots constructed of root material and soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 21st July 2012, Llanfechain |
 Photo by PRW, 20th July 2013, Commins Coch |
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