Biology:Ypsolopha dorsimaculella

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Short description: Species of moth

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
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Y. dorsimaculella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
(Kearfott, 1907)
Synonyms
  • Cerostoma dorsimaculella Kearfott, 1907

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae first described by William D. Kearfott in 1907.[1] It is found throughout North America. In Canada , it is known from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is known from most of the continental United States. The habitat consists of mixed wood forests, riparian areas and possibly scrubland.[2]

The wingspan is 18.5–19.5 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. Adults are of a uniform, drab colour.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q8059510 entry