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Ypsolopha canariella Third time in three years I have seen this species here. Once in 2017 and now twice in 2019. Each time there was only one individual. Larval food plants (willow, honeysuckle) are abundant here so I would expect more. Canary ypsolopha moth,Ermine Moths,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Summer,United States,Yponomeutoidea,Ypsolopha canariella,Ypsolophidae,insect,moth,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge

Ypsolopha canariella

Third time in three years I have seen this species here. Once in 2017 and now twice in 2019. Each time there was only one individual. Larval food plants (willow, honeysuckle) are abundant here so I would expect more.

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''Ypsolopha canariella'', the canary ypsolopha moth, is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found throughout North America from sea level up to elevations of 1,830 meters. In Canada it occurs in most provinces, from British Columbia and Alberta to Ontario. It is present in most of the continental United States. It is known from a wide variety of habitats, including mixed wood forests, semi-arid scrubland, prairies and badlands.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are yellow.. more

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Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2019. Captured Jul 24, 2019 23:59 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm