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Dichrorampha acuminatana
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Coombeswood, Halesowen, VC37, June 2010. Swept from grassy bank with foodplant present. Gen Det female.

Dichrorampha acuminatana Dichrorampha acuminatana Dichrorampha acuminatana

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Dichrorampha acuminatana
(Lienig & Zeller, 1846)1279 / 49.313

Uncommon resident on dry slopes and road banks.

Leucanthemum vulgare, Tanacetum vulgare.
Flies May/June and August/September with larva feeding in July and from October to April, in the roots.

Verification Grade Comment: Gen det preferred for all but well-marked examples

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 47 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-15 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-May. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Ox-eye daisy and Tansy.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
19/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
17/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
08/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
25/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
25/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
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