Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Ancylis uncella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1118 / 49.202

Uncommon local resident of heathland and heathy woodland.

Erica spp., Betula spp. with larva feeding in spun leaves from July, overwintering in a spun dead leaf.

Recorded in 16 (11%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: c.15-20 mm
Flight: May / June
Foodplant:   Heath and birch
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
03/06/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
07/05/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSO88
08/07/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO49
01/06/20191VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
22/05/20161VC40 - ShropshireSO77
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