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Dichrorampha simpliciana
Mugwort Moth (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1281 / 49.315
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson, Mark Golley,  08/07/2022 - Cley

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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: 2
Status
Widespread.
One of the largest of the British species of Dichrorampha. Comparatively broad wings and grey-brown general appearance.
Wasteland, waysides and uncultivated ground where mugwort is plentiful.

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Verification Grade Comment: National Grade 4

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
27/08/2024128TL79Mundford
23/08/2024128TF91Dereham
23/08/2024128TF91Dereham
19/08/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
18/08/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
18/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
18/08/2024128TF91Dereham
15/08/2024128TL79Mundford
15/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
13/08/2024127TG23North Walsham
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