Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae

0459 (ABH17.009) Ypsolopha sylvella, (Linnaeus, 1767)

KR01492

1st October 2004
1st October 2004
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
1st October 2004
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species is easily confused with Y. alpella but is generally darker and more strongly marked.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 17-19mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (2.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 July to 10 October

Similar Species

Local