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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Dingy Drill
Dichrorampha sedatana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Olethreutinae > Grapholitini
Checklist ref. 49.310
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: widespread, but scattered and nationally scarce
Typical habitat: rough grassland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â in the roots of Tansy
Flight behaviour: males fly in sunshine
Flight season: April - July
Kitt's Grave, North Hampshire | June 21
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