Ancylis badiana

Species of moth

Ancylis badiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Ancylis
Species:
A. badiana
Binomial name
Ancylis badiana
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Ancylis badiana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm.

The wingspan is 12–16 mm.16–20 mm.

The moth flies from late April to June and again from July to September in two generations, although this might be dependent on the location.

The larvae feed on Trifolium, Vicia, Lathyrus and Lythrum salicaria.

References

  • UK Moths
  • Lepidoptera of Belgium[permanent dead link]
  • Lepiforum.de
  • Microplepidoptera.nl (in Dutch)
Taxon identifiers
Ancylis badiana


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