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Ancylis unguicella (Linnaeus, 1758)

A not so common species in Belgium.

The larva feeds on Calluna and Erica. Hibernation in larval stage.

The adults fly in one generation a year; during May and June. They come to light.


Belgium, Limburg, Engsbergen, 12 May 2008.
(Photo © Frank Van de Meutter)

Comments to Willy De Prins or Chris Steeman
© Flemish Entomological Society