Lacinian Ancylis
Common NameLacinian Ancylis
Scientific NameAncylis laciniana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)13.5
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, beech, elm, cherry, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees, and typically pupate within a rolled leaf or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reddish-brown dorsal patch and the pale costal patch on the forewing, combined with the slightly hooked apex characteristic of Ancylis species.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a prominent reddish-brown dorsal patch and a contrasting pale cream or whitish patch along the costa near the apex, giving it a mottled appearance. The hindwings are plain grayish-brown.
