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Ancylis unguicella
Heath Hook-wing (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1117 / 49.201
Photo © Dave Grundy,  attracted to moth traps, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, on 08-06-16

Similar West Midlands Species
Hedge Hook-wing
Ancylis achatana
Wingspan: 12-18 mm.
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Heathers.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Rare local resident of heathland and moorland.

Erica spp., Calluna vulgaris with larva feeding on the leaves from July, overwintering in a cocoon in leaf litter.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1976.
Last Recorded in 2010.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/20102039SK06 - North Staffs Moors
31/07/20101239SK06 - North Staffs Moors
31/07/2010739SK06 - North Staffs Moors
31/07/201010039SK06 - North Staffs Moors
31/07/2010939SK06 - North Staffs Moors
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