Red-headed Ancylis Moth
Common NameRed-headed Ancylis Moth
Scientific NameAncylis divisana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown, silvery-grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are leaf-rollers or leaf-tiers, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange head and the specific mottled pattern of dark brown, orange-brown, and silvery-grey on the forewings, particularly the prominent dark costal spot.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange head and mottled forewings. The forewings display a complex pattern of dark brown, orange-brown, and silvery-grey patches, with a notable dark spot along the costa.
