Dichrorampha alpinana

(Dichrorampha alpinana)

Description

Dichrorampha alpinana, the broad-blotch drill, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in almost all of Europe. The wingspan is 13–15 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. They are often on wing during the day. The larvae feed on Leucanthemum vulgare, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Achillea millefolium and Tanacetum species. They feed on the roots of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Dichrorampha
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