Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382
Ancylis unguicella
This record describes Ancylis unguicella (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult - one of few Anyclis with dark fasciate wing markings. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Tortricoidea
- Family
- Tortricidae (Tortricid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Olethreutinae
- Tribe
- Enarmoniini
- Genus
- Ancylis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Heathland and moors. ( 3 )
Geographic Range
Holarctic. In the Palearctic it is found from Western Europe to Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. In the Nearctic it is present from Alaska and British Columbia east to Ontario and south to Colorado. ( 3 ) Type locality: Ancylis unguicella (Linnaeus), Europe; Anchylopera plagosana Clemens, Labrador.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various species of Erica (Ericaceae) and on Calluna (Ericaceae). ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet from Latin meaning "having a hook, nails or claws."
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylis unguicella. 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 unguicella - Hodges#3382 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason J. Dombroskie; Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382
What is Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382?
Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382 (Ancylis unguicella) is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382?
FWL ♂ 7–8.5 mm , ♀ 7–9 mm. ( 3 )
How do you identify Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382?
Adult - one of few Anyclis with dark fasciate wing markings. ( 3 )
Where is Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Heathland and moors. ( 3 ) |
| Range | Holarctic. In the Palearctic it is found from Western Europe to Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. In the Nearctic it is present from Alaska and British Columbia east to Ontario and south to Colorado. ( 3 ) Type locality: Ancylis unguicella (Linnaeus), Europe; Anchylopera plagosana Clemens, Labrador. |
What does Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382 eat?
The diet of the Ancylis unguicella - Hodges#3382 includes Larvae feed on various species of Erica (Ericaceae) and on Calluna (Ericaceae). ( 3 ).