About Ypsolopha falciferella Walsingham, 1881
Ypsolopha falciferella is a species of moth belonging to the family Ypsolophidae. It was first described by Lord Walsingham in 1881. This moth is found across much of North America, with recorded locations including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Michigan, and Maryland. It inhabits a wide range of habitat types, such as mixed wood forests, riparian habitats, and semi-arid scrubland. The wingspan of Ypsolopha falciferella is approximately 21 millimeters. Adult moths are active in flight from June through the beginning of October. The larvae of this species feed on Prunus virginiana. Pupation occurs inside an elongated silken cocoon.
