Biology:Ypsolopha falcella

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Short description: Species of moth

Ypsolopha falcella
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Y. falcella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha falcella
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tinea falcella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

Ypsolopha falcella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is known from northern and central Europe and Russia .

The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The antennas lies just over half the length of front wing. A wide, yellow-white longitudinal line runs almost to the trailing edge from the base.[2]

The larvae feed on Lonicera species.

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q8059517 entry