Olive Ermine
Common NameOlive Ermine
Scientific NameYponomeuta sedella
FamilyYponomeutidae
SubfamilyYponomeutinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, tan
HabitatGardens, rocky areas, walls, and other places where Sedum species grow
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia Minor, Caucasus
Host PlantsSedum telephium, Sedum species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are gregarious and feed on Sedum species, creating silken webs. Pupation occurs within the web or in a cocoon nearby.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled grey-brown wings, characteristic resting posture, and association with Sedum host plants.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown wings, often with darker speckles, that are held close to the body at rest, giving it a twig-like appearance.
