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Ancylis Uncella

Ancylis Uncella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Tortricidae
Genus:	Ancylis
Species:	A. Uncella
Binomial name
Ancylis Uncella

Ancylis Uncella, also known as the Bridge Roller, is a relatively rare species of moth localized primarily on the British Isles. Originally discovered and named by Ignaz Schiffermüller and Michael Denis in 1775 during the indexing of Lepidoptera of the Viennese region.

Description

A. Uncella is reddish-brown and has rounded wing tips. Adult members of A. Uncella grow to have an average wingspan of 15-20 mm and are approximately 10 mm long. A. Uncella is often mistaken for A. Geminana, however it is easily distinguishable due to it's distinct pre-tornal marking and generally larger size.

Distribution

Found most commonly in Britain, A. Uncella can also be found in southern Scotland and Ireland. A. Uncella lives in wet moorland, heaths, and mosses preferring areas rich in birch.

Life Cycle

A. Uncella typically has one brood a year that flies in one to two generations; the first of which occurs from April until June, and the second spanning from July to late August. The second flight generation will be mostly in southern regions. Activity is mostly observed from early evening until dusk. A. Uncella larvae live in a rolled and spun leaf, favoring downy birch (Betula Pubescens).