Ypsolophidae

17.005 Tufted Scallop Ypsolopha scabrella (Linnaeus, 1761)

Common

Similar species: This moth has little variation. If care is taken it is unlikely to be mistaken for similar species.

Forewing: 7 to 10mm

Habitats: Wherever the foodplants are found.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the leaves of apples, Hawthorn and Cotoneaster spp. from within a slight web. It pupates in a boat shaped cocoon spun in the leaf litter or under loose bark.