Ypsolopha nemorella

Checklist Number
17.002 [B&F: 0452]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Ypsolophidae
Subfamily:Ypsolophinae
Genus:Ypsolopha
Species:nemorella
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, except the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland; rare in Ireland (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and Isle of Wight widespread but usually uncommon in woodland, principally in the south of our region. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, beneath a silken web, over-wintering as an egg.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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