Ancylis mira
Common NameAncylis mira
Scientific NameAncylis mira
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, silver, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsVaccinium, Gaylussacia, Kalmia
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-rollers, feeding on the foliage of host plants such as blueberries and huckleberries, typically overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of reddish-brown forewings with bold, silvery-white diagonal bands and wavy markings, along with its bright green eyes.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-brown forewings adorned with prominent silvery-white, wavy bands and markings, and distinctive green eyes.
