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Ypsolopha vittella
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Ypsolopha vittella Ypsolopha vittella

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Ypsolopha vittella
Dusky Rabbit Moth
(Linnaeus, 1758)463 / 17.013
=Elm Smudge

Uncommon resident.

Ulmus spp., Fagus sylvaticus with larva feeding in May/June in a loose web.

Recorded in 31 (22%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1864.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 16-20mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Elm or Beech
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Ypsolopha sequella | Ochsenheimeria taurella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
22/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
17/07/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
09/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
05/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
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