Ancylis badiana (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775 is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Ancylis badiana (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Ancylis badiana (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Ancylis badiana is a Tortricidae moth found in the Palearctic, with a 12–20 mm wingspan and larvae feeding on specific plants.

Family
Genus
Ancylis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Ancylis badiana (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Ancylis badiana is a moth species belonging to the family Tortricidae. It occurs in the Palearctic realm. The wingspan of this moth ranges from 12 to 20 mm. It flies in two generations per year: from late April to June, and again from July to September. This generation pattern may vary depending on location. The larvae of Ancylis badiana feed on plant genera and species including Trifolium, Vicia, Lathyrus, and Lythrum salicaria.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Ancylis

More from Tortricidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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