Ochre Ypsolopha Moth
Common NameOchre Ypsolopha Moth
Scientific NameYpsolopha ochrella
FamilyYpsolophidae
SubfamilyYpsolophinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsochre, brown, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, orchards, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (United States and Canada)
Host PlantsPrunus (cherries, plums, peaches), Crataegus (hawthorn)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often rolling or tying them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, uniform ochre-brown coloration, the characteristic roof-like wing posture, and very long antennae. Distinguishing from similar *Ypsolopha* species may require close examination of subtle markings.
Description
A small, slender moth with a distinctive ochre to yellowish-brown coloration. Its wings are held in a roof-like fashion over the body, often with slightly upturned or pointed tips, and it possesses long, prominent antennae.
