Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not very common, about elm. Hemley in 1902 (Wir); Bentley Woods on sugar, Ipswich sitting on holly, Southwold (Mly); not uncommon on Gorleston palings (D).

Recent Status: A rare species in Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying from June to September. The larvae feed from a slight web on the flowers and leaves of Fagus and Ulmus. They pupate in a loose white cocoon on the trunk of the tree or the ground.

Identification: The moth has a resemblance to Y. sequella but has a darker ground colour and the markings are less distinct particularly along the costa. There are also varieties much marked with black and also with the marking brownish. More Info

Recorded in 11 (19%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1902. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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