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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Oulton marshes. August 2013.

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Ancylis badiana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1126 / 49.214

Morley’s Final Catalogue: This beautiful insect is fairly frequent everywhere. Lately noted at Bentley Woods, Hemley, Leiston, Letheringham Park, Monks Soham garden, Needham, Yoxford, Weston ; and (D) common in May at Gorleston.

Recent Status: Less common now than in Morley’s time.

Life Style: The moth is double brooded flying throughout summer. The moth flies by day and night and comes to light. The larvae feed from a folded or two placed together leaves of Lathyrus, Vicia or Trifolium. They pupate in the feeding location which may fall to the ground.

Identification: This is a hooked apex Ancylis species with a broad dark dorsal mark from the base. It is separated from similar species in having only a single black spot on the termen. More Info

Recorded in 5 (9%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2005.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/2022125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
02/08/2022125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
27/07/2022+25TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
07/07/2020125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
17/05/2020125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
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Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-May. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Pea, vetches, clovers
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
     
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