Little Cloud Ancylis Moth
Common NameLittle Cloud Ancylis Moth
Scientific NameAncylis nubeculana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, orchards, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsbirch, willow, alder, apple, cherry, hawthorn, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs, often rolling or tying them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and cream forewing pattern, and the characteristic raised scale tuft on the dorsal margin of the forewing.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, often featuring a distinct raised scale tuft near the dorsum. Its resting posture is somewhat triangular, with the wings held close to the body.
