20.007 BF409b - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia cupressella

20.007 BF409b - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia cupressella - Cypress-tip Moth - (Walsingham, 1890)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Leaf Miner - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Argyresthiidae

Other Name/s: Cypress Tip Moth

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive with a shining golden and white mottled upper-wing and golden thorax and a white head. Banded antennae.

Distribution: (Last record: 26/06/2024 at Belper ) - This little moth was not recorded in Britain until 1997. Originating from North America has most probably been introduced with its food plant, ornamental conifers – Cypress and Juniper. Derbyshire status uncommon few but widespread records

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing in June & July.

Mine Period: August / September / October /

Moth Activity: Cathemeral - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 9 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 8-9mm

Food Plant: Cypress & Juniper.

Last Recorded Date: 26/06/2024

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By - Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area - Belper

Argyresthia cupressella – Cypress-tip moth – Dave Evans

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