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Dichrorampha plumbana  
         
  B&F: 1285

ABH: 49.309

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland

Wingspan:  13mm

Flight Period:  May - June

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

Confusion Species:  Depending on wear on the individual, potential confusion with several other Dichrorampha species is possible.

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase

First Record:  1908, Wallis