Ancylis uncella

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Ancylis uncella is a small moth in the Tortricidae family. It was first described in 1775 by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller.

What it looks like
- Wingspan: about 15–20 mm.
- Forewings: reddish-brown with two grey spots on the back edge and light lines along the front edge.
- Hindwings: pale brown.

Where it lives
- This moth is native to much of the Palearctic region, including Europe, and is also found in North America.

What it eats
- The larvae (caterpillars) feed on birch species (Betula) and on Calluna vulgaris (heather).

When you’ll see it
- The moths fly in May and June.

Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Tortricidae
- Genus: Ancylis
- Species: uncella
- Binomial name: Ancylis uncella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)