Morley’s Final Catalogue: Bred at E. Bergholt from tansy in 1931-4 (Whit) and Waldringfield in 1933 (Trans, ii, 185); Copdock (Hkg); common among coltsfoot in Somerleyton brickfields (Mly).

Recent Status: Less common than in Morley’s time.

Life Style: A single brooded species that comes to light and flies during May and June. The larvae feed on the rootstock of Achillea and Tanecetum. They pupate in the ground.

Identification: An easily identified species of Dichrorampha from the white or pale cream sub-quadrate dorsal blotch and white basal striae. It also has prominent white costal strigulae. The male has a costal fold to one half. More Info

Recorded in 14 (24%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1931. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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