16.003 BF426 – Yponomeutidae – Yponomeutinae – Yponomeuta malinellus

Yponomeutidae – Yponomeutinae – Yponomeuta malinellus – Apple Ermine

STATUS – Widespread and local, especially where there are orchards

ID POINTERS – Difficult to ID, so best guide is the food plant. White head and palps, pure white forewing, with a slight greyness to the central area and scattered with black dots.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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