The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This species has characteristic upturned wingtips when at rest.

Pupates in a tubular silken cocoon on the underside of a leaf.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 20-22mm
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, woodland, fens, scrubs, gardens and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 40 (14.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 June to 20 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 05 June to 05 June

0453 (ABH17.003) Honeysuckle Moth Ypsolopha dentella, (Fabricius, 1775)

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