Biology:Ypsolopha persicella

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Short description: Species of moth

Ypsolopha persicella
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Y. persicella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha persicella
(Fabricius, 1787)
Synonyms
  • Alucita persicella Fabricius 1787

Ypsolopha persicella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found in southern-eastern and central Europe, the Crimea, the Caucasus and Asia Minor.

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The wingspan is 19–21 mm.

The larvae feed on Rosaceae species, including almond, apricot and peach.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q722631 entry