Tortricidae

49.212 Streaked Hook-wing Ancylis apicella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 8mm

Habitats: Damp open woodland, marshes, fens, bogs and heathland.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from its foodplants. It flies from just before dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva initially lives in a folded leaf of Alder Buckthorn and occasionally Purging Buckthorn. When larger it spins two leaves together, causing irregular blanching of the leaves. The full-fed larva of the second generation overwinters in a cocoon in the larval habitation, where it pupates in April.