Ypsolopha sp-sw
Common NameYpsolopha sp-sw
Scientific NameYpsolopha sp.
FamilyYpsolophidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeHolarctic region (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsapple, cherry, hawthorn, willow
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-feeders or leaf-miners on various trees and shrubs, pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic resting posture with wings tightly folded and often slightly raised at the head, long antennae, and the distinctive longitudinal stripe on the forewings.
Description
This small, slender moth exhibits a cryptic pattern of light and dark brown streaks on its forewings, featuring a prominent darker longitudinal stripe. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly over its body, giving it a twig-like appearance.
