49.212 BF1129  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Ancylis apicella - Streaked Hook-wing - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive - confusion with leaf mines       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae
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Other Name/s: Hook-tipped Roller ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
ID pointers: A diagnostic acute angle of the median fascia and a hooked appearance to the apex of the forewing, although other species in the genus show similar hooked wing apex characteristics.
Distribution:  (Last record: 1924-1926 at Dovedale )  -  A Nationally Scarce B species – Only records appear to be from Dovedale between 1924-1926 (Harrison & Sterling)
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  -  Two generations May-June & July-August Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 20 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 12-17mm
Food Plant: Alder, Buckthorn
Last Recorded Year: 1924-1926
No First Date Information Recorded

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