Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae

17.010 (BF0460) Ypsolopha parenthesella, (Linnaeus, 1761)

KR01493

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General Information

This is a very variable, autumn-flying species.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-19mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5