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Ancylis unguicella
Heath Hook-wing (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1117 / 49.201
Photo © JB Kemp,  South Uist 8th June 2014

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Hedge Hook-wing
Ancylis achatana
Holly Tortrix
Rhopobota naevana
Wingspan: 12-18 mm.
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Heathers.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Uncertain.
Heaths and moors.

Separated from the similar A. achatana by its narrower, falcate forewing and lack of a large tornal blotch.

No post Victorian modern-day Norfolk records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 1874.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
1874+28TL99Merton
1874+27TG11Horsford
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