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Family Ypsolophidae (ypsolophid moths) » Subfamily Ypsolophinae
___Ypsolopha scabrella (Linnaeus, 1761) | 17.005 BF455
Description of Adult
Forewing length 7-11 mm. Quite an extraordinary looking little moth with distinctive raised tufts which can be seen when the moth is at rest.
Larva & Foodplant
The larva feeds on hawthorns and apples, and sometimes Cotoneaster.
Flight Season, Habitat, Status & Distribution
The adult flies June to October, and can be found in woodland, scrub and gardens. Common in much of England, more local in the East.
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