Ypsolopha delicatella
Busck, 1903
A small of the Ypsolophidae, Ypsolopha delicatella is known from the southwestern United States. have distinctive wing patterning with dark reddish-brown areas, bright golden yellow costal regions, and white areas mottled with black. The exhibits the characteristic resting posture of ypsolophid moths, hanging upside down with extended forward.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ypsolopha delicatella: //ɪpˈsɒləfə ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛlə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Ypsolopha by the combination of: sharply defined straight central line separating dark reddish-brown from white streak; golden yellow costal area extending further apically than dorsal color; white area with delicate black mottling formed by with thin curved black edges. The specific wing pattern with purple reflections on dorsal portion and contrasting yellow costal area is distinctive within the .
Distribution
United States: Arizona and California
Behavior
rest in characteristic ypsolophid posture: hanging upside down with stretched forward. Adults are infrequently attracted to light, making collection difficult.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ypsolopha speciesSimilar body plan and resting posture; distinguished by specific wing pattern elements including the straight central line, extent of yellow costal area, and mottling pattern