Ypsolopha horridella
Ypsolopha horridella
17.006 BF456
Wingspan 16-21 mm.
Although this is perhaps the least attractive of the Ypsolopha species, the latin horridella is actually derived from horridus, meaning shaggy, and referring to the raised scale-tufts or crests on the dorsal part of the wings.
It is distributed locally in south and south-east England as well as north Wales and north-west England. The adults fly in July and August.
The larvae feed on the leaves of apple (Malus) or blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) in a slight web.
Although this is perhaps the least attractive of the Ypsolopha species, the latin horridella is actually derived from horridus, meaning shaggy, and referring to the raised scale-tufts or crests on the dorsal part of the wings.
It is distributed locally in south and south-east England as well as north Wales and north-west England. The adults fly in July and August.
The larvae feed on the leaves of apple (Malus) or blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) in a slight web.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 18 |
| August | 65 |
| September | 28 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
