16.010 Zelleria hepariella typical resting pose Copyright Martin Evans
16.010 Zelleria hepariella Copyright Martin Evans
16.010 Zelleria hepariella Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 16.010 Zelleria hepariella typical resting pose Copyright Martin Evans

Yponomeutidae

16.010 Ash Spinner Zelleria hepariella Stainton, 1849

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 5 to 7mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland,parks and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the young leaves of Ash within a dense web at the end of a branch. It is gregarious, but in small numbers. It pupates in a white dense silk cocoon on a leaf.