Biology:Ypsolopha dentiferella

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Short description: Species of moth

Ypsolopha dentiferella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Ypsolophidae
Genus:
Ypsolopha
Species:
Y. dentiferella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha dentiferella
(Walsingham, 1881)
Synonyms
  • Walsingham, 1881
  • Harpipteryx dentiferella Cerostoma dentiferella
  • Periclymenobius dentiferella

Ypsolopha dentiferella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae first described by Lord Walsingham in 1881.[1] It is found throughout North America. In Canada , it occurs in most provinces, being most frequently collected in British Columbia and Alberta. It has been found in a wide variety of habitats, including mixed wood forests, semi-arid scrubland, prairies and badlands.[2]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.

The larvae have been reared on Pinus banksiana.

References

  1. ↑ "Nomina - Lepidoptera: R-Z". http://www.nearctica.com/nomina/lepid/lepr-z.htm. 
  2. ↑ Aurelian, V. M. (2008). "Species Details Ypsolopha dentiferella". E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6414. 

Wikidata ☰ Q8059505 entry




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