Ancylis achatana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Nov. 24, 2023, 11:52 a.m.
A rather common species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Enarmoniini > Genus: Ancylis > Species: Ancylis achatana
- Vernacular names
- Dwarsstreephaakbladroller (NL), Triangle-marked Roller (EN), Weißdorn-Spitzflügelwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 90.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14-18 mm. This species is easily recognised by the prominent pre-tornal triangular patch and the band that marks off the wing apex. The colours vary considerably.
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Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva spins several leaves together from which it feeds on the surrounding leaves.
Pupation takes places between loosely spun leaves of the food plant.
The adults are active at dusk and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been observed from mid-May till well in August, with a peak in June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Prunus spinosa
- Host plant (genera):
- Crataegus
It lives on Crataegus, Prunus spinosa, Cotoneaster and Malus.
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Habitat
It inhabits hedges, scrub, open woodland, gardens and thickets.
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