Ypsolopha falciferella explained

Ypsolopha falciferella is a species of moth in the family Ypsolophidae first described by Lord Walsingham in 1881.^[1] It is found throughout much of North America, including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Michigan and Maryland. It is known from a wide variety of habitats, including mixed wood forests, riparian habitats and semi-arid scrubland.^[2]

The wingspan is about 21 mm. Adults are on wing from June to beginning of October.^[3]

The larvae feed on Prunus virginiana. Pupation takes place in an elongated silken cocoon.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nomina - Lepidoptera: R-Z . Nearctica . https://web.archive.org/web/20110114170817/http://www.nearctica.com/nomina/lepid/lepr-z.htm . January 14, 2011.
2. Web site: Aurelian, V. M. . 2008 . Species Details Ypsolopha falciferella . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 16, 2020.
3. Web site: 360053.00 – 2380 – Ypsolopha falciferella – (Walsingham, 1881) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 16, 2020.