Ypsolophidae : Ypsolophinae
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Ypsolopha sequella
Pied Rabbit Moth
(Clerck, 1759)462 / 17.012
=Pied Smudge
=Bunny Moth

Norfolk status
Common.
Highly distinctive species.
Rests by day on trunk of trees. comes to light.

Often referred to as the Bunny Moth due to the dark markings if viewed from above form the shape of one!

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/10/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
02/10/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
19/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
19/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
18/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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Wingspan: 17-20mm
Flight: July - Oct.
Foodplant:   Field Maple, Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Ypsolopha sequella
 
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