17.008 BF458  -  Ypsolophidae -  Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha alpella - Short-barred Ochre - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Ypsolophidae
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Other Name/s: Barred Smudge ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Ypsolopha lucella(Netted Ochre): Ypsolopha sylvella (Long-barred Ochre)
Distribution:  (Last record: 28/08/2022 at Findern )  -  Uncertain only two records – one from Harrison & Sterling – Repton Shrubs 1916. One iRecord from Findern 28/8/2022.
Flight Period: August /  September /  Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 18 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Oak
Last Recorded Date: 28/08/2022
Last Recorded By: Brian & Jean Hallam
Last Recorded General Area: Findern
No First Date Information Recorded

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