Downland Drill, Chalk Hill Daisy Moth
Dichrorampha consortana
Dichrorampha consortana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by James Francis Stephens in 1852.
13
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Dichrorampha
Downland Drill, Chalk Hill Daisy Moth belongs to the family Tortricidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Dichrorampha consortana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by James Francis Stephens in 1852.
The Chalk Hill Daisy Moth faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized chalk downland ecosystems due to agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional grazing practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while the species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits chalk downlands, limestone grasslands, and calcareous slopes where its host plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) occur. The species requires well-maintained short grassland with abundant flowering plants, typically found on south-facing slopes and areas with traditional grazing management.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on host plant availability
Decline in traditional grazing management
Habitat fragmentation reducing population connectivity
Found in 13 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). Downland Drill, Chalk Hill Daisy Moth (Dichrorampha consortana). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/downland-drill-chalk-hill-daisy-moth