Ypsolopha ustella, (Clerck, 1759)

General Information
This species is difficult to distinguish from some of the other members of the Ypsolopha genus, but its narrower forewings can be diagnostic.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Ypsolopha parenthesella

17.011 (BF0461) Ypsolopha ustella, (Clerck, 1759)

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