Ypsolopha ustella, (Clerck, 1759)

General Information
This species is difficult to distinguish from some of the other members of the Ypsolopha genus, but its narrower forewings can be diagnostic.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Ypsolopha parenthesella

01494 Ypsolopha ustella, (Clerck, 1759)

BF0461 (ABH17.011)