ABH 17.012
Pied Smudge Ypsolopha sequella
BF 0462
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(Clerck, 1759)
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Family
Ypsolophidae» / Ypsolophinae
Wingspan
18-20 mm.
Description
This highly distinctive species, with its pied appearance,
is locally widespread in wooded areas over England and Wales.
Life Cycle
It flies at night
in July and August, and comes to light.Larva feeds on the foliage
of Field Maple, living beneath a silken web.The larvae feed mostly
on species of Acer, particularly field maple (A. campestre)
Habitat
Common in woodland
and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted,
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ABH 17.012 |
Pied Smudge Ypsolopha sequella |
BF 0462 |
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Family |
Ypsolophidae» / Ypsolophinae | ||||||||||||||
Wingspan |
18-20 mm. | ||||||||||||||
Description |
This highly distinctive species, with its pied appearance,
is locally widespread in wooded areas over England and Wales. |
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Life Cycle |
It flies at night in July and August, and comes to light.Larva feeds on the foliage of Field Maple, living beneath a silken web.The larvae feed mostly on species of Acer, particularly field maple (A. campestre) | ||||||||||||||
Habitat |
Common in woodland and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted, | ||||||||||||||
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