49.205 BF1116 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Ancylis comptana

49.205 BF1116 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Ancylis comptana - Least Hook-wing - (Frölich, 1828)

Adult Micro: CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Strawberry Leaf-roller

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: A small, narrow-winged species. Forewing extended into a distinct lobe at apex. Brownish with a narrow greyish cross-band. Small whitish streaks along outer edge of costa.

Distribution: (First record: 22/05/2004 at Buxton ) - (Last record: 22/05/2004 at Buxton ) - Rare – This appears to be the only record – From Buxton 22/05/2004.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing during July – September

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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Wingspan: c. 11mm

Food Plant: Strawberry (Fragaria), Cinquefoil (Potentilla).

Last Recorded Date: 22/05/2004

Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge

Last Recorded General Area: Buxton

First Recorded Date: 22/05/2004