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Ancylis diminutana
Rufous Hook-wing (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1119a / 49.209
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, 13.6.21.

Similar West Midlands Species
Willow Hook-wing
Ancylis geminana

Wingspan: c. 12-18mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Sallow
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Rare resident.

Salix spp. with larva feeding from July to September in a leaf spun into a pod and overwintering in situ or in leaf litter.

Recorded in 22 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/06/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
13/06/2021140SO59 - Wenlock Edge
09/06/2021137SO76 - Sapey Common & Great Witley
24/06/2020236SO36 - Titley & Birtley
24/06/2020137SO76 - Sapey Common & Great Witley
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