Ypsolopha sequella

Wingspan 18-20 mm. This is a highly distinctive species with its pied appearance. The dark patterning on the moth's shoulder is said to resemble the head of a Rabbit.

Woodland and urban areas, especially where Field Maple is planted.

It flies at night in July and September and comes to light.

The larvae feed mostly on species of Acer, particularly Field Maple (Acer campestre).

This moth is lwidespread in wooded areas over England and Wales. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)