Black-marked Ancylis Moth
Common NameBlack-marked Ancylis Moth
Scientific NameAncylis geminana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)13.5
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, cream, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, fens, and areas with birch and willow
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host Plantsbirch, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants like birch and willow, often rolling or tying them. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic mottled brown and orange forewing pattern, and the subtle dark mark on the costa, especially visible when the moth is at rest.
Description
A small moth with forewings patterned in mottled shades of brown, orange, and cream, featuring a distinctive dark mark or blotch near the costa.
