Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Dichrorampha simulana (Clemens, 1860)
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Olethreutinae
Identification:
Wing Span: 1.1-1.5 cm
Life History: The larvae are thought to be a root borers.
Flight:
Caterpillar Hosts: Uncertain. Possibly Lupinus sp.
Adult Food:
Habitat: Most commonly found in coastal areas where it has been associated with beach lupine.
Range: Widespread across Canada and the western United States south to central coastal California and Santa Cruz Island.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments:
Taxonomy Notes: None.

Verified Sightings

Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 26, 2020
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jan 24, 2021
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Observation date: Aug 26, 2019
Submitted by: cskipper
Region: Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 11, 2019
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Observation date: Jun 28, 2015
Submitted by: digginflowers
Region: Madison County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 13, 2015
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Observation date: May 24, 2014
Submitted by: jim.odonater
Region: Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Dec 06, 2014
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