Ypsolophidae

17.006 Dark Tufted Scallop Yposolopha horridella (Treitschke, 1835)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 7 to 10mm

Habitats: Hedgerows, orchards and gardens.

Habits:

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the leaves of Blackthorn and apples from within a slight web. It pupates in a boat shaped cocoon spun in the leaf litter.