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Dichrorampha plumbagana  
         
  B&F: 1276

ABH: 49.322

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland

Wingspan:  12mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations:  Larvae feed on the roots of Yarrow. Adults may be seen on sunny afternoons around the foodplant, but will come to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase

First Record:  1908, Wallis