Ypsolopha dorsimaculella

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Ypsolophidae
Genus: Ypsolopha
Species: Y. dorsimaculella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
(Kearfott, 1907)[1]
Synonyms
  • Cerostoma dorsimaculella Kearfott, 1907

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found throughout North America. In Canada, it is known from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is known from most of the continental United States. The habitat consists of mixed wood forests, riparian areas and possibly scrubland.[2]

The wingspan is 18.5–19.5 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. Adults are of a uniform, drab colour.

References

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