Ypsolopha scabrella
This record describes Ypsolopha scabrella (species). Recorded family: Ypsolophidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 20-22 mm. Three raised tufts of scales are visible when the moth is at rest. Nocturnal, it flies in July and August and is attracted by light. This species is sporadically common over much of England and parts of Wales. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Wikipedia reference for Ypsolopha scabrella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ypsolopha_scabrella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Ypsolophidae
- Genus
- Ypsolopha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Frequenting gardens and woodlands.
Seasonal Activity
Nocturnal, it flies in July and August and is attracted by light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on Apple or Hawthorn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species is sporadically common over much of England and parts of Wales. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ypsolopha scabrella. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ypsolopha scabrella (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ypsolopha scabrella
What is Ypsolopha scabrella?
Ypsolopha scabrella is a species in the family Ypsolophidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Ypsolopha scabrella found?
Habitat: Frequenting gardens and woodlands.
When is Ypsolopha scabrella active?
Ypsolopha scabrella: seasonal activity - Nocturnal, it flies in July and August and is attracted by light..
What is the life cycle of a Ypsolopha scabrella?
The larvae feed on Apple or Hawthorn.