Most Ypsolopha species have been recorded from the Holarctic temperate region.

Ypsolopha species are variable in shape and color and no exclusive superficial features have been established for the group.

Ypsolopha acuminata mimics a small broken branch at rest.

The larvae usually live in open webs on the leaves of various, primarily woody, plants and mostly feed on a limited range of host plants.

They are active primarily at night and have two defensive behaviors that involve wiggling and jumping.