Ypsolopha dorsimaculella

Ypsolopha dorsimaculella
Scientific classification
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;

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. It is known from most of the continental United States. The habitat consists of mixed wood forests, riparian areas and possibly scrubland.^[2]

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

References[]

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

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