49.129 (BF959)

Hemp-agrimony Conch   

Cochylidia rupicola
Micro
Tortricidae
Adult: 2
Resident. Rare.

Life cycle

Larvae August-May on the flowers and seeds.  Adults: June-August.

Larval foodplants

Hemp-agrimony.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Abbey Burn Foot, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 7th June 1998, while the first for Wigtownshire was found at Drummore during 2015.

6 record(s) from 3 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2015 2019

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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