Seq # 362510110

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

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.

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Genitalia


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.

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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.

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Habitat

It inhabits wet meadows.

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