Ypsolopha dentella
The honeysuckle moth (Ypsolopha dentella) is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found in Europe, Anatolia, north-eastern China, Russia and mideast Asia. It is also present in North America, where it is known from the eastern United States and southern Canada.

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The wingspan is 18–23 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on honeysuckle, Symphoricarpos albus and Weigela.
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