Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Ancylis unculana
(Haworth, 1811)1125 / 49.210

Rare resident, with one Shropshire record from the Wyre Forest. Continued presence of this species in the region requires confirmation.

Inhabits woodland, downland and scrubland where the foodplants Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus grow.

Verification Grade Comment: Please retain specimens for confirmation.

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2008.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-16mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Buckthorn, Adler Buckthorn
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
04/07/20081VC40 - ShropshireSO77
01/01/1981 to 31/12/19871VC40 - ShropshireSO77
19/05/19341VC39 - StaffordshireSJ73
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