Chamomile Conch
Cochylidia implicitana
Cochylidia implicitana, the chamomile conch, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Wocke in 1856.
24
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Cochylidia
Chamomile Conch belongs to the family Tortricidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Climate change affecting host plant phenology
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Loss of traditional farming practices
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Urban development and land conversion
Found in 24 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Chamomile Conch (Cochylidia implicitana). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/chamomile-conch