Ypsolophidae

17.008 Short-barred Ochre Yposolopha alpella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 6.5 to 8.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland.

Habits: The moth occasinally comes to light.

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