Ypsolopha sylvella       Ypsolopha ustella
17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
17.01 BF460  – White-shouldered Ochre  – Ypsolopha parenthesella  – (Linnaeus, 1761)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Ypsolophidae  >> Ypsolophinae
Other Name/s: White-shouldered Smudge
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  y.ustella
ID pointers: Exhibits a number of colour variations. Head can be white or pale yellowish-brown. Forewings orangey brown. occasionally pale brown, sometimes unicolorous. Sometimes the white patch in the costal half from the base is missing. Confusion with y.ustella can occur.
Distribution:  Widespread and generally common throughout the county 
General Comment: None Flight Period: August /  September –  On the wing August – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar, Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 15-19mm
 Food Plant: Oak, Hazel, hawthorn, Hornbeam & Birch.
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar © – Buxton – Steve Orridge ©

17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
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17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
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17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
Ypsolopha parenthesella – Buxton – Steve Orridge
17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella
17.01 BF460 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha parenthesella

 
 

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Ypsolopha parenthesella

Found 70 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 37 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 33 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Ypsolopha parenthesella

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Monthly Records By Year: Ypsolopha parenthesella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Ypsolopha parenthesella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Ypsolopha parenthesella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Ypsolopha parenthesella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Ypsolopha parenthesella
AGR: -1.3%   |   Total % Change: -25%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Ypsolopha parenthesella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Ypsolopha parenthesella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Ypsolopha parenthesella – 70 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G13/10/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48823650
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S25/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48198951
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U17/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48743991
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44470651
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48160483
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48729381
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G11/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980204
Darwin ForestSK26X05/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43066083
Darley BridgeSK26Q01/07/20251AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43444151
Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UKSK26Q01/07/20251AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44063866
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42876297
upper cromford gardenSK25Y30/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42882923
Darley BridgeSK26Q30/06/20251AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42887700
Miller's Dale, woodland near stationSK17G06/09/20242adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40548964
Buxton (w)SK07R03/09/20241adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38303253
Birch ValeSK08I30/08/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39759084
Birch ValeSK08I30/08/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39759306
High Leas Farm, RiberSK35D24/08/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40045350
Station Road Upper Padley GrindlefordSK27P09/08/20241adultS Pughvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45332675
Markham Vale South TipSK47K26/06/20244adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36697341
BelperSK34U26/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35303152
Buxton SK, UKSK07S14/09/20231AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33778351
Markham Vale South TipSK47L13/09/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33039555
Ladycroft AveSK07S13/09/20232adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076365
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U22/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337427
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L21/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337390
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G11/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337182
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K16/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336695
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U20/09/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335381
Waingroves Wood Bat and Moth NightSK44E20/08/20221adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33494979
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/09/20212adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093812
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S07/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093743
Buxton SK, UKSK07S03/09/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22979252
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S01/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093667
BuxtonSK07S23/09/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC17903161
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S22/09/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35096232
Buxton SK, UKSK07S16/09/20201AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22511992
Not givenSK36C26/09/20191AdultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC11864471
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S06/09/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097599
Ladycroft AveSK07S28/08/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49167848
Holly Wood NR, Edlaston, AshbourneSK14R18/10/20141AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9MV
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G25/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507307
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G18/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507108
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K02/07/20131AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COURD
Bilberry Wood, AmbergateSK35L29/08/201215AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUNL
Carr WoodSK45A11/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511448
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A11/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8FD
Sitche's Plantation,Beeley MoorSK26Y28/09/20111AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU6I
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K16/09/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY0J
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R15/09/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY08
Darley Bridge (Enthovens),Darley DaleSK26R19/08/20111AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXY6
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R18/07/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTZ6
Whitesprings Plantation, Darley DaleSK26X25/06/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTVT
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R16/09/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXJW
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X29/08/20083AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZXH
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H25/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSKW
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V26/09/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS1Q
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/09/20063adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33455059
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H23/09/20063AdultDAVISON, Mr A., TOPLISS, Mr N., SOAR, Mr W., PEACHvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ7Y
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V07/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3H1
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X05/08/20062AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3GB
Foremark Resr (pumping station), TicknallSK32H14/07/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP37H
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/09/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680853
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y05/09/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORH5
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H03/09/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442706
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H03/09/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORGK
Repton Shrubs (main drive), ReptonSK32B05/11/20031AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVJA
Chunnal Moor (Gnat Hole Wood), GlossopSK09G24/08/20032AdultFARRELL, Mr S., GREENALL, Mr P., SMART, Mr B., FLEvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZPJ
Longshaw Est, Padley GorgeSK28K22/08/20031AdultH.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9XG
Linacre Resr (Fagus Plantation) (site not precise)SK37G17/08/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVBT

 
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