Ypsolopha falciferella
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Ypsolophidae |
| Genus: | Ypsolopha |
| Species: | Y. falciferella
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| Ypsolopha falciferella (Walsingham, 1881)
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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.
References
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- ^ "Nomina - Lepidoptera: R-Z". Nearctica. Archived from the original on January 14, 2011.
- ^ Aurelian, V. M. (2008). "Species Details Ypsolopha falciferella". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "360053.00 – 2380 – Ypsolopha falciferella – (Walsingham, 1881)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 16, 2020.