Ypsolophidae : Ypsolophinae
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Immature stages

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Ypsolopha parenthesella
White-shouldered Ochre
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Ypsolopha ustella
Varied Ochre

(Clerck, 1759)461 / 17.011
=Variable Smudge

Norfolk status
Common.
Extremely variable species and easy to confuse with other members of the Ypsolopha genus. The only consistent feature is a dark spot placed above the tornus.
Plain forms can be confused with plain forms of Y. parenthesella.
Overwinters as an adult.

Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
01/12/2024127TG41Filby
12/11/2024127TG13Hempstead
04/11/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
02/11/2024127TG23Roughton
16/10/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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Wingspan: 15-20mm
Flight: August to April
Foodplant:   Oak.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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