17.013 BF463  -  Ypsolophidae -  Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha vittella - Dusky Rabbit Moth - (Linnaeus, 1758) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Ypsolophidae
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Other Name/s: Elm Smudge ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Ypsolopha sequella
(Pied Rabbit Moth)
Distribution:  (Last record: 19/09/2022 at Hathersage )  -  An uncommon species- Harrison & Sterling list Repton 1916-1926, 7 records between 1916 – 1984; DaNES 1965, 1994 & 2012 and iRecord Hathersage 19/9/2022 & Waingrove Wood 8/8/2015. A reason for the scarcity of this species maybe due to the decline in Elm.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  One generation July – August Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: The late Claire Miles  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 18 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 16-20mm
Food Plant: Elm or Beech
Last Recorded Date: 19/09/2022
Last Recorded By: The late Claire Miles
Last Recorded General Area: Hathersage
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Hathersage (2022) The late Claire Miles©

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