| 49.312 ~ 1280 ~ Dichrorampha consortana ~ Downland Drill | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but very local and not very common in England, even more uncommon in Wales and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded once in the north-east of the county at Asterley Rocks in 2005. Wingspan : M & F, 9-12mm. Confusion species D. acuminatana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Rough meadows, pasture and roadside verges. Foodplant Oxeye daisy. Lifestage data Stem feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the stems causing a slight swelling of the stem. Pupates spun up in larval feeding place or in an earthen cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates Male, lateral view. |
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates Male, dorsal view. |
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates Female, lateral view. |