Bug FAQTwo-toned Ancylis Moth
Ancylis divisana · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
The two-toned ancylis moth (Ancylis divisana) is a small tortricid with a wingspan of about 10 to 13 mm. It lives across many parts of North America, from the southern United States up into Canada, and adults are seen from March through October.
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How to recognize it
Ancylis divisana belongs to the moth family Tortricidae.
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Size
The wingspan ranges from 10 to 13 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae feed on hornbeam (Carpinus), American chestnut, oak (Quercus) and plane trees (Platanus, including the American sycamore).
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing from March to October.
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When you see it
The moth can be seen throughout the warm months, from early spring to mid-fall.
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Where it comes from
The species is native to North America.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 33 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Massachusetts, Alabama, North Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Mississippi, Connecticut, Pennsylvania.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in North America; native in Canada; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are two-toned ancylis moths active?
Adults are active from March through October.
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What do the larvae eat?
They feed on species of hornbeam, American chestnut, oak and plane trees.
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Same family (Tortricidae)
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancylis_divisana
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