Ypsolopha sequella
This record describes Ypsolopha sequella (species). Recorded family: Ypsolophidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 18-20 mm. This is a highly distinctive species with its pied appearance. The dark patterning on the moth's shoulder is said to resemble the head of a Rabbit. Woodland and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted. It flies at night in July and September and comes to light. The larvae feed mostly on species of Acer, particularly Field Maple ( Acer campestre ). This moth is lwidespread in wooded areas over England and Wales. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
Wikipedia reference for Ypsolopha sequella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ypsolopha_sequella.
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
Woodland and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted.
Seasonal Activity
It flies at night in July and September and comes to light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed mostly on species of Acer, particularly Field Maple (
Additional species information
Recorded status
This moth is lwidespread in wooded areas over England and 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 sequella. 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 sequella (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ypsolopha sequella
What is Ypsolopha sequella?
Ypsolopha sequella is a species in the family Ypsolophidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Ypsolopha sequella found?
Habitat: Woodland and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted.
When is Ypsolopha sequella active?
Ypsolopha sequella: seasonal activity - It flies at night in July and September and comes to light..
What is the life cycle of a Ypsolopha sequella?
The larvae feed mostly on species of Acer, particularly Field Maple (