Biology:Ancylis uncella

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Short description: Species of moth

Ancylis uncella
Ancylis uncella-Salzburg, Alpenvorland, Bürmoos-E-MK-26773a.jpg
Ancylis uncella Salzburg, Alpenvorland
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Ancylis
Species:
A. uncella
Binomial name
Ancylis uncella
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Ancylis uncella is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775.[1]

The wingspan is 15–20 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is reddish brown with two grey dorsal spots and with short, light costal lines. The hindwings are pale brown.

It is native to most of the Palearctic (including Europe) and Northern America.[2]

The larvae feed on Betula spp. and Calluna vulgaris. The moth flies in May–June.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13419759 entry