Ypsolopha dorsimaculella

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae first described by William D. Kearfott in 1907.[1] It is found throughout North America. In Canada, it is known from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.[2]

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Ypsolophidae
Genus: Ypsolopha
Species:
Y. dorsimaculella
Binomial name
Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
(Kearfott, 1907)
Synonyms
  • Cerostoma dorsimaculella Kearfott, 1907

The wingspan is 18.5–19.5 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August. Adults are of a uniform, drab colour.

References edit

  1. ^ "Nomina - Lepidoptera: R-Z". Nearctica. Archived from the original on January 14, 2011.
  2. ^ Aurelian, V. M. (2008). "Species Details Ypsolopha dorsimaculella". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 17, 2020.