Birch Conch
Common NameBirch Conch
Scientific NameAncylis subarcuana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsblack, cream, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with birch trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsBetula pendula, Betula pubescens
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of birch trees, often rolling or tying them. The species typically overwinters as a pupa or larva.
Identification TipsIdentified by its small size, the characteristic mottled black and pale pattern on its forewings, and its association with birch trees.
Description
A small micro-moth with forewings mottled in shades of black, dark brown, and pale cream or yellowish-brown, often with a distinct dark basal patch and a lighter dorsal area.
