Ancylis badiana
This record describes Ancylis badiana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 12 to16 mm. A small well marked moth. Inhabits a range of woodland and open ground areas. Two generations of this moth occur during the year, the first in April and May, and later from July to August. It is active in the late afternoon into the evening. The larvae feed on the leaves of pea ( Lathyrus ), vetch ( Vicia ) and clover ( Trifolium ). The second generation larvae overwinter in a state of diapause. Widespread and fairly common in much of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Ancylis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Inhabits a range of woodland and open ground areas.
Seasonal Activity
Two generations of this moth occur during the year, the first in April and May, and later from July to August. It is active in the late afternoon into the evening.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on the leaves of pea (
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly common in much of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis badiana. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ancylis badiana (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylis badiana
What is Ancylis badiana?
Ancylis badiana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Ancylis badiana found?
Habitat: Inhabits a range of woodland and open ground areas.
When is Ancylis badiana active?
Ancylis badiana: seasonal activity - Two generations of this moth occur during the year, the first in April and May, and later from July to August. It is active in the late afternoon into the evening..
What is the life cycle of a Ancylis badiana?
The larvae feed on the leaves of pea (