Ypsolophidae

17.012 Pied Rabbit Moth Ypsolopha sequella (Clerck, 1759)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 8 to 9.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland and parkland.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the leaves of Field Maple and Sycamore from within a slight web. It pupates in a soft white cocoon in the leaf litter or in the moss on tree trunks.