Ypsolopha alpella

Ypsolopha alpella
Mounted
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Ypsolophidae
Genus: Ypsolopha
Species: Y. alpella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha alpella
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

Ypsolopha alpella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found in southern and central Europe and Siberia.

The wingspan is approximately 16 mm. The moth flies from June to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed on oak.

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