Sharp-winged-drill

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Dichrorampha acuminatana
Sharp-winged Drill
Dichrorampha acuminatana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 10–15 mm, found across Europe and the Near East. The species exhibits distinctive wing patterns with dark fuscous ground color, purplish tints, and ochreous irroration. Adults are active from May to September, with larvae feeding on Leucanthemum vulgare (oxeye daisy) and Tanacetum vulgare (tansy). The species has been well-documented in Belgium and the Netherlands, with over 2,000 iNaturalist observations.
Lepidoptera Tortricidae Olethreutinae Grapholitini Europe Near-East leaf-miner herbivore diurnal alpine meadow Asteraceae host-specific well-documented common-species 1846-description Lienig Zeller Sharp-winged-Drill