Dichrorampha flavidorsana
This record describes Dichrorampha flavidorsana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A very similar species to D. alpinana, the present species having a narrower dorsal blotch among other subtle differences, it is however best to refer to the structure of the genitalia for confirmation. This species needs to be confirmed by examination of genitalia. Various habitats, especially where the larval foodplant, Tansy, occurs. June and July is the flight period for the adults, which can be seen in the afternoon, but generally flies after dark. The larvae feed in the rootstocks of Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to the difficulty of identification, but it does seem to be genuinely uncommon. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Nationally Scarce B. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Dichrorampha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats, especially where the larval foodplant, Tansy, occurs.
Seasonal Activity
June and July is the flight period for the adults, which can be seen in the afternoon, but generally flies after dark.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed in the rootstocks of Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).
Additional species information
Recorded status
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to the difficulty of identification, but it does seem to be genuinely uncommon. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Nationally Scarce B.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Dichrorampha flavidorsana. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Dichrorampha flavidorsana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichrorampha flavidorsana
What is Dichrorampha flavidorsana?
Dichrorampha flavidorsana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Dichrorampha flavidorsana found?
Habitat: Various habitats, especially where the larval foodplant, Tansy, occurs.
When is Dichrorampha flavidorsana active?
Dichrorampha flavidorsana: seasonal activity - June and July is the flight period for the adults, which can be seen in the afternoon, but generally flies after dark..
What is the life cycle of a Dichrorampha flavidorsana?
The larvae feed in the rootstocks of Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).