Ancylis uncella
Today, Ancylis uncella has become a topic of great interest and relevance in different areas of society. Its impact and scope are increasingly evident in our daily lives, generating debates, studies and research that seek to further understand its influence. Since its emergence, Ancylis uncella has captured the attention of people of all ages and professions, becoming a key point of discussion at family gatherings, coffee conversations, and even in academic circles. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant aspects of Ancylis uncella and its importance today, as well as the possible implications it has in the future.
| Ancylis uncella | |
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| Ancylis uncella Salzburg, Alpenvorland | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Ancylis |
| Species: | A. uncella
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| Binomial name | |
| Ancylis uncella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Ancylis uncella is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775.[1]
Characteristics
The wingspan is 15–20 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is reddish brown with two grey dorsal spots and with short, light costal lines. The hindwings are pale brown.
It is native to most of the Palearctic (including Europe) and Northern America.[2]
The larvae feed on Betula spp. and Calluna vulgaris. The moth flies in May–June.
References
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- ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Ancylis uncella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Ancylis uncella (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 18 January 2021.