Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae

01492 Ypsolopha sylvella, (Linnaeus, 1767)

BF0459 (ABH17.009)

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General Information

This species is easily confused with Y. alpella but is generally darker and more strongly marked.

Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 17-19mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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