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Acrobasis exsulella
cordovan pyralid moth
Acrobasis exsulella, commonly known as the cordovan pyralid moth, is a species of snout moth described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1848. It belongs to the genus Acrobasis within the family Pyralidae. The species is known from the southeastern United States. Information regarding its biology, host plants, and ecological relationships remains limited in the available literature.
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.