16.01 BF435 – Yponomeutidae – Yponomeutinae – Zelleria hepariella

Yponomeutidae – Yponomeutinae – Zelleria hepariella – Brown Ash Ermine

STATUS – Unknown, but likely to be common on Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) seems to be few records so likely to be under recorded.

ID POINTERS – Usually in a declining resting posture. The forewing being slightly hooked at the apex, and is usually brown or reddish brown, or chestnut brown.

FLIGHT PERIOD -July – August

IMAGES -Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©