Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Dichrorampha vancouverana McDunnough, 1935
Dichrorampha gueneeana Obraztsov, 1953
* Phylogenetic sequence #621278
Dichrorampha vancouverana, Dichrorampha politana, Dichrorampha guenéeana Swedish moths and butterflies Explanation of Names
This European species was described by Obraztsov (1953) as Dichrorampha gueneeana. But unknown to Obraztsov, this species had been introduced to northwestern North America where it had previously been described by McDunnough (1935) as Dichrorampha vancouverana. Miller (1999) formally synonymized the names.
Range
Europe. Has spread across northern US and southern Canada from both coasts.
Food
The larvae feed in the rootstock of yarrow (Achillea millefolium), tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), and Ox-eye daisy (Chrysanthemum lellcanthemum). Possibly feeds on Achillea lanulosa.
Print References
Roberts, M. A. 1991. Two Palearctic species of
Dichroramphra discovered in Maine (Tortricidae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 45(2):
169-171
Miller, W.E., 1999. A new synonymy in Dichrorampha that reveals an overlooked immigrant for North America (Tortricidae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 53:
74-75.
