Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1115 (ABH49.215) Ancylis achatana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR05074

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemigford Grey, 14th June 2017. Light trap.
Hemigford Grey, 14th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information
Wingspan: 14-18 mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Common

Habitat

Scrub, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 85 (31.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 May to 23 August

Similar Species
Ancylis unguicella