Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae

01486 Ypsolopha scabrella, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF0455 (ABH17.005)

Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap.
Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

This species has three raised scale tufts which are visible when the moth is at rest.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-21mm
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Apple (Malus domestica)
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Ypsolopha mucronella


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green,white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5