Canary Ypsolopha Moth
Common NameCanary Ypsolopha Moth
Scientific NameYpsolopha canariella
FamilyYpsolophidae
SubfamilyYpsolophinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, urban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantshoneysuckle
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.). The full lifecycle details are not extensively documented but typically involve pupation in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant canary yellow coloration, the small reddish-brown mark on the forewing, and the unique boat-like resting position of the wings, which is characteristic of the Ypsolopha genus.
Description
This is a small, slender moth characterized by its bright canary yellow forewings, which often display a small reddish-brown spot or streak. It holds its wings in a distinctive boat-like or roof-like resting posture.
