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Ypsolopha horridella
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Ypsolopha horridella

(Treitschke, 1835)456 / 17.006

Rare resident but possibly under recorded.

Malus and Prunus spinosa with larva feeding on leaves, in a slight web.

Recorded in 21 (15%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1948.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 16-21mm
Flight: July to August
Foodplant:   Apple, Blackthorn.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO57
10/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
27/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
23/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
09/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
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