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17.003 ~ 0453 ~ Ypsolopha dentella ~ Honeysuckle Moth
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Fairly common throughout the county.

Wingspan :   M & F, 20-22mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Woodland and gardens.

Foodplant

Honeysuckle.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds from a very slight spinning. Pupates in a whitish cocoon under a leaf or in the leaf litter.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 31st July 2006, Commins Coch

Photo by MDH, 16th Aug 2019, Llanfyllin