Chamomile Conch
Cochylidia implicitana
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Overview
Cochylidia implicitana, the chamomile conch, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Wocke in 1856. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland and most of the Balkan Peninsula. Outside of Europe, it is found in Morocco, the Alatau mountains in Central Asia, Iran and China (Xinjiang). The habitat consists of waste ground and verges.
The Chamomile Conch faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its native European range. Climate change is altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the synchronization between larval emergence and optimal feeding conditions, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the species and its food sources.
Habitat
This species inhabits open grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host plants in the Asteraceae family, particularly chamomile and related species, are present. It is typically found in areas with mixed herbaceous vegetation at low to moderate elevations across temperate European regions.
Other threatened species in Tortricidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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