Chamomile Conch
Common NameChamomile Conch
Scientific NameCochylis atricapitana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, waste ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North Africa, North America (introduced)
Host Plantschamomile, yarrow, tansy
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed within the flower heads and seeds of Asteraceae host plants, pupating in a cocoon on the ground or within the flower head. Overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the broad dark brown median fascia on a paler, mottled ground color, and its association with Asteraceae.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled cream and brown forewings, featuring a prominent dark brown median band.
