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Ypsolopha dentella
Honeysuckle Moth (Fabricius, 1775)
Ypsolophidae: Ypsolophinae
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Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows)

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 20-22mm
Flight: June - Sept.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Heathland, woodland, fens, scrubs, gardens and grassland.
Characteristic upturned wingtips when at rest.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2025127TG42Eccles
09/07/2025228TF92Great Ryburgh
05/07/2025128TF93Thursford
01/07/2025128TF74Titchwell
28/06/2025127TG42Eccles
25/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
24/06/2025+28TL99Thompson Common
21/09/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
30/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
19/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
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