Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Ancylis mitterbacheriana
Amber Hook-wing
Approx Length (c. 6.5mm) Wingspan (10-13mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Ancylis obtusana
Lesser Hook-wing

(Haworth, 1811)1122 / 49.204
=Small Buckthorn Roller

Norfolk status
Uncertain.

Resembles Ancylis mitterbacheriana but paler in general colouration and slightly smaller with a more rounded reddish patch at the wing base.

Old Victorian records only.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 1889.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
1889+28TF61King's Lynn
1874+28TL99Merton
1874+27TG02Foxley
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Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: May to early July
Foodplant:   Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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