Lepidoptera Outer Hebrides

Family: Tortricidae   Checklist Number: 49.309

Dichrorampha plumbana   Scopoli, 1763

Lead-coloured Drill

Rare with only one previous record, over 100 years ago, from Lewis. The lead colour shows well in fresh specimens but older ones can easily be confused with Dichrorampha aeratana. Active from May to June

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