Hook-tipped Roller
Common NameHook-tipped Roller
Scientific NameAncylis unculana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, ochre
HabitatWetlands, fens, bogs, damp meadows, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSalix repens, Salix, Myrica gale
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often rolling or tying them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter, with overwintering usually as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the small size, the distinctly hooked apex of the forewings, and the specific pattern of brownish-ochreous and darker brown bands on the forewings. Often found in damp habitats where its willow host plants grow.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with brownish-ochreous forewings featuring darker brown markings and a distinctly hooked apex. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage against dry leaves and bark.
