Yponomeutidae: Yponomeutinae

0435 (ABH16.010) Zelleria hepariella, Stainton, 1849

KR01359

Seghill
Seghill
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Seghill
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species rests in the characteristic 'nose-down' Argyresthia-like posture and has a red/brown ground colour which make it quite distinctive.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 10-15mm
Foodplant(s): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, July-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Calcareous soils.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 July to 18 August


Local
Adult: