Ancylis apicella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Streaked Hook-wing
(Hook-tipped Roller)
49.2120 (B&F: 1129)
Synonym(s):
Ancylis siculana (Hübner, [1799])
»Suborder: Glossata
»Superfamily: Tortricoidea
»Family: Tortricidae
»Subfamily: Olethreutinae
»Tribe: Enarmoniini
A very rare species in both vice-counties. There have only been two modern records since 2000. It is double-brooded, flying mainly during May and June, and again in July and August, although this needs confirmation in Sussex. The larvae feed on alder buckthorn. (Pratt, 2011).
