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Ypsolopha mucronella
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Ypsolopha mucronella

(Scopoli, 1763)451 / 17.001

Uncommon resident.

Euonymus europaeus with larva feeding in June/July in a flimsy web on the leaves. Adult overwinters, active in mild spells.

New to Staffordshire 2025.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1872.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 26-33mm
Flight: August to May
Foodplant:   Spindle
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
20/03/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
27/02/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
13/02/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
10/02/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
25/01/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
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