Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae

01496 Ypsolopha vittella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF0463 (ABH17.013)

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General Information

This is quite a variable species, with the amount of black on the forewing being particularly varied.


Wingspan: 16-20mm
Foodplant(s): elms (Ulmus spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Black, red, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5