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Ypsolopha parenthesella  
         
 

B&F: 0460

ABH: 17.010

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  18-20mm

Flight Period:  August - September

Observations: Larvae feed on Oak and Hazel. Adults are attracted to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Well distributed and rather common, 5 August - 28 September

First Record:  1906, Wallis.