Ancylis paludana Barrett, 1871 Species
Last modified: Nov. 25, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium, not seen for a long time.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Enarmoniini > Genus: Ancylis > Species: Ancylis paludana
- Vernacular names
- Puntige haakbladroller (NL), Fen Roller, Fen Hook-wing (EN), Sumpfplatterbsen-Spitzflügelwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Crombrugghe G. 1911. Observations sur quelques Microlépidoptères de la faune belge. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 11: 75–76. On page 75.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12-14 mm. Similar to Ancylis badiana but distinguished by the lighter general coloration of the forewing, the narrower basal patch, the median fascia which has the outer edge lined throughout with white and the upper part more strongly concave, and in particular by the presence of three or sometimes four black dots at the base of the cilia below the subapical dash.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larvae feed first by mining on the food plant, later spinning two leaves together or between two pod-like spun leaves. The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The moth flies in two generations, and is on the wing in May and June and subsequently late July to August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lathyrus palustris
The monophagous larvae feed on Lathyrus palustris.
Habitat
It inhabits wet meadows.
