Ypsolopha ustella       Ypsolopha vittella
17.012 BF462  –  Ypsolophidae –  Ypsolophinae – Ypsolopha sequella – Pied Rabbit Moth – (Clerck, 1759) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive Species –       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Ypsolophidae  >> Ypsolophinae
Other Name/s: Pied Smudge / Bunny moth
ID Difficulty:  green  – 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 and black & white appearance. An unmistakeable “Bunny” pattern on the dorsum, best viewed from above, which gives this moth the nickname of Bunny Moth. There is an unusual colour morph which is very interesting and striking. Almost black in some cases often a dark dusky grey. It is possible that colder temperatures during development may have an influence over these colour morphs, to produce darker colours?. These specimens can pose identification issues, but it is still possible to make out the diagnostic “Bunny” pattern of this species, even in extreme dark coloured varieties.
Distribution:  Widespread throughout the county where there is Sycamore.
Flight Period: July /  August /  –  On the wing July – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Christian Heintzen, Ian White, Martin Roome   © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 29 June 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 17-20mm
 Food Plant: Field Maple, Sycamore
Recorded dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW:  As annotated – Tony Davison ©, Ian White ©, Christian Heinzten ©/ Chaddesden (2025) Martin Roome©

17.012 BF462 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha sequella
Ypsolopha sequella
Ysolopha sequella -Christian Heintzen
Ysolopha sequella -Christian Heintzen
Ysolopha sequella - Ian White
Ysolopha sequella – Ian White
Ysolopha sequella - Ian White
Ysolopha sequella – Ian White
Ypsolopha sequella - 28th June 2025 - Chaddesden - Martin Roome
Ypsolopha sequella – 28th June 2025 – Chaddesden – Martin Roome
17.012 BF462 - Ypsolophidae - Ypsolophinae - Ypsolopha sequella
Ysolopha sequella -Christian Heintzen
Ysolopha sequella - Ian White
Ysolopha sequella - Ian White
Ypsolopha sequella - 28th June 2025 - Chaddesden - Martin Roome

Ypsolopha sequella - 28th June 2025 - Chaddesden - Martin Roome Ypsolopha sequella - 28th June 2025 - Chaddesden - Martin Roome
17.012 BF462-ypsolopha-sequella 17.012 BF462 - Ypsolopha sequella Melbourne, Derbyshire -Tony Davison©
 

Distribution Map for Ypsolopha sequella

Found 148 records
    ↳ 38 from After 2025
    ↳ 38 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 72 from Before 2020

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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.

Land-cover * shows the variety of land-cover within the VC57 area, based on the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) forty-four thematic classes of land-cover. This will show, to a greater or lesser degree, the number and variety of moths found in different land-cover types. The UK continues to operate within the Copernicus programme, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) providing Corine Land Cover (CLC) datasets for the UK and its territories.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Ypsolopha sequella

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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

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


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

Shading shows moth presence between dates

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Recordings By Year: Ypsolopha sequella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Ypsolopha sequella
AGR: -1.72%   |   Total % Change: -30.5%


CUSUM Analysis: Ypsolopha sequella
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 6 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.

Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 7 (July) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year) Trough (worst year) Growth periods Decline periods
Population peaked around 2008, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2024, showing a significant decline.

What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Ypsolopha sequella
( data includes Adult Stage only )

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 2020-2025.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Ypsolopha sequella – 148 records available

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

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCountStageSource
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxtonSK07R202513/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHavercroft RoadSK38L202502/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, SheffieldSK38L202501/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, SheffieldSK38L202503/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLittleover, DerbySK33G202501/08/20255adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaDinting Nature ReserveSK09C202506/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaDerby DESK33I202508/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelper, DerbyshireSK34N202503/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelper, DerbyshireSK34N202510/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelperSK34U202512/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelperSK34U202513/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202511/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaShaw Farm, New Mills VCSJ98Y202512/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaAllestree, DerbySK33P202514/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLittleove, DerbySK33G202522/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaupper cromford gardenSK25Y202519/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202529/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202515/08/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaDarwin ForestSK26X202505/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton (w)SK07R202508/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, SheffieldSK38L202511/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHavercroft RoadSK38L202511/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaCote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R202517/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLowcroft, Hogshaw Nature Reserve, Buxton SK, UKSK07S202519/07/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMiller's DaleSK17G202525/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellasheffieldSK38K202525/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202528/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelper, DerbyshireSK34N202530/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelper, DerbyshireSK34N202531/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202518/07/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202529/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaStaveley garden SYASK47H202528/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, SheffieldSK38L202529/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202524/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202527/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202529/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellachaddesden, derbySK33T202528/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelper, DerbyshireSK34N202530/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202408/10/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I202416/10/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, SheffieldSK38L202409/09/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton (w)SK07R202401/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202405/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202407/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaWaingroves WoodsSK44E202417/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L202410/07/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07R202419/07/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton (w)SK07R202419/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton (w)SK07R202419/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaGlapwell Garden TrapSK46T202401/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L202421/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07S202307/10/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLadycroft AveSK07S202306/10/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHavercroft RoadSK38L202306/10/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07R202309/09/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLadycroft AveSK07S202307/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLadycroft AveSK07S202310/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202311/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07R202304/08/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMickleover gardenSK33C202309/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHavercroft RoadSK38L202312/08/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHathersageSK28F202303/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelperSK34N202303/07/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHavercroft RoadSK38L202329/07/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I202227/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaWaingroves Wood Bat and Moth NightSK44E202220/08/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202206/08/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F202219/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L202214/07/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHathersageSK28F202229/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaFroggattSK27N202230/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaWoodland AveSK43R202120/08/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaHathersageSK28F202131/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X202007/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaOrchid WoodSK43L202017/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMelbourne, DerbyshireSK32X202007/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton LeesSK38L201924/08/20191adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton LeesSK38L201923/08/20191adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaWood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V201911/08/20191adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton LeesSK38L201903/08/20192adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X201923/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBelperSK34U201930/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBack Lane, GlapwellSK46T201929/07/20192adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton LeesSK38L201916/07/20192adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton LeesSK38L201906/07/20191adultDanes_2019-2021
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07S201804/10/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201825/09/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201822/07/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaLong EatonSK34L201826/07/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201702/09/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201723/09/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201730/09/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201720/07/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBirch ValeSK08I201724/07/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaSheffield, England, United KingdomSK38L201614/08/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaWaingroves Wood Moth and Bat EventSK44E201606/08/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees gardenSK38L201613/08/20161not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaNorton Lees gardenSK38L201622/08/20161not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaRosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N201622/07/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaCarvers Rocks area, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G201609/07/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaShirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z201516/08/20151Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaStretton Handley School - Beresford LnSK36Q201418/09/20141Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaJim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S201416/09/20141Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201431/08/20141Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaSchool Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R201303/10/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201321/08/20131Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaStretton Handley School - Beresford LnSK36Q201314/08/20131Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton (Cote Heath Allotments - plot )SK07R201320/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaStretton Handley School, Woolley, Clay CrossSK36Q201313/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaLancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S201330/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaLancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S201324/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaSchool Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R201102/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X201111/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaSchool Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R201123/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X201125/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaWood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V201112/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X201112/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaSchool Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R201111/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X201025/09/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMarlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X201012/09/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaBackgarden MarehaySK34Z201007/08/20101adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaBamford St,RipleySK34Z201007/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R201009/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaBuxton SK, UKSK07S200926/09/20091Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaCarvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G200919/09/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaLadycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S200925/09/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaBristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R200924/08/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaFar Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A200809/09/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaAlfreton Park, AlfretonSK45C200829/08/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaFlash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X200829/08/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaFar Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A200825/07/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A200704/09/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200610/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200619/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200404/08/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ypsolopha sequellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200407/08/20042Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200404/08/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDarley Bridge,Darley DaleSK26K200412/07/20044Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A200424/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200426/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDeerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K199401/08/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDeerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K199001/09/19901Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDeerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K199003/08/19901Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaParkway, New MillsSK08D199021/07/19901Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDeerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K198812/09/19881Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaDeerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K198822/08/19881Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaThreepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G198410/08/19841Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ypsolopha sequellaLinacre Woods, Chesterfield (site not precise)SK37G196927/07/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

 
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