Ypsolophidae : Ypsolophinae
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Ypsolopha horridella
Dark Tufted Scallop
Treitschke, 1835456 / 17.006
=Dark Smudge

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Woodland and gardens.
latin name horridella is derived from horridus, meaning shaggy!

Another tufted species, dark grey/brown ground colour separate from similar species.

Recorded in 20 (27%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/06/2025128TF91Dereham 
20/09/2024128TF83North Creake
30/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
11/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
05/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 16-21mm
Flight: July to August
Foodplant:   Apple, Blackthorn.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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