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- Generally Common / Widespread
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A distinctive species with upturned wingtips, which are characteristic of this group. A characteristic are the three pairs of raised tufts of scales clearly visible when the moth is at rest. Forewing chestnut brown and with a contrasting pale brownish yellow band.
Distribution: Widespread throughout the county where there is Apple & Hawthorn.
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17.005 BF455 - Ypsolopha scabrella Melbourne, Derbyshire -Tony Davison©