Downland Drill, Chalk Hill Daisy Moth
Dichrorampha consortana
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) brudermann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Overview
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.
Habitat
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.
Other threatened species in Tortricidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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