Argyresthia cupressella       Argyresthia goedartella
20.011 BF410  – Gold W – Argyresthia brockeella – (Hübner, [1813]) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –       Leaf-miner:  CAT L – The leaf or a Photo required – reared and possibly dissected       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        purple – Leaf-miner     day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Argyresthiidae
Other Name/s: Gold-ribbon Argent
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: One of several tiny but distinctive micro moths with a shining dark golden brassy forewing and broad white marks from wing base. Two white cross bands and several white marks along the costa. Characteristic head-down resting posture.
Distribution:  (Last record: 26 August 2024 at Belper )  –  Common across the British Isles. With very few records the status of this moth is unknown/uncertain.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing in June – July – flies in afternoon sunshine. Mine Period:  September /  October
Mine Period Additional: The larva mine the young shoots of Birch (Silver & Downy) and Alder
Mine ID Difficulty: Not Recorded
Mine Type/s: Not Recorded
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: None. Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-12mm
 Food Plant: Birch or Alder.
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area – Belper
Selected Images:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©

Argyresthia brockeella
Argyresthia brockeella – Dave Evans
Argyresthia brockeella

 
 

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Monthly Occurrence For Years Below
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Argyresthia brockeella

Found 113 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 57 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 56 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Argyresthia brockeella

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Monthly Records By Year: Argyresthia brockeella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Argyresthia brockeella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


First/Last Recorded Dates: Argyresthia brockeella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Argyresthia brockeella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Argyresthia brockeella
AGR: 4.89%   |   Total % Change: 160%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Argyresthia brockeella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Argyresthia brockeella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Argyresthia brockeella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Argyresthia brockeella – 113 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
BelperSK34N25/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44784929
Birch ValeSK08I25/08/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544904
BelperSK34U13/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44470885
BelperSK34U12/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44438786
BelperSK34N11/08/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44395298
BelperSK34U25/07/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43876336
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S23/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43856251
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S18/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43642254
BelperSK34U11/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43330617
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z11/07/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC43596793
BelperSK34U10/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43292483
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/07/20252adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43626185
Darwin ForestSK26X04/07/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43064404
Darwin ForestSK26X03/07/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43019862
Darwin ForestSK26X02/07/20255adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43018871
Darwin ForestSK26X01/07/202511adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43018284
Darwin ForestSK26X30/06/202518adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43015080
Chaddesden GardenSK33T29/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42828026
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K29/06/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42896475
Staveley garden SYASK47H28/06/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42782687
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N28/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43963086
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G27/06/20253adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979703
upper cromford gardenSK25Y24/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42672117
Lowcroft, Buxton SK, UKSK07S21/06/20251MarkCockervc57_irecords_extractiBRC42520653
Chaddesden GardenSK33T21/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42660946
BelperSK34N11/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267872
BelperSK34N26/08/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38127732
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U11/08/20246adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473144
Woodland AveSK43R02/08/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40045067
BelperSK34N30/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37596273
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G20/07/20245adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130583
BelperSK34U19/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37188215
BelperSK34N18/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37187075
BelperSK34N17/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37185710
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G09/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36942277
Meersbrook, Sheffield S, UKSK38M06/07/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36854344
upper cromford gardenSK25Y01/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36788599
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G01/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130323
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F28/06/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36773576
BelperSK34N07/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35299038
BelperSK34N06/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35298911
BelperSK34N15/08/20232adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35305747
BelperSK34U19/07/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35308526
Buxton SK, UKSK07S08/07/20231AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC31526805
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U07/07/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336564
Woodland AveSK43R13/08/20221adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33495122
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20222AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846504
Buxton SK, UKSK07S09/07/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28642901
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V23/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-202180
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165383
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S16/07/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093072
Not givenSK22F08/07/20211AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21019980
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F08/07/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38545823
BelperSK34U03/07/20211adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35323005
Havercroft RoadSK38L13/08/20201AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36368096
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N17/07/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021522
Havercroft RoadSK38L16/07/20201AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36367996
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F25/07/20191adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC12494095
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S21/07/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097182
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F15/07/20191adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC12533239
Stanton MoorSK26L14/07/20191AdultPrecey, Philipvc57_irecords_extractiBRC10809951
Long Clough NRSK09G09/07/20191AdultSteve Price @ Sorby NHS outingvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39702355
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S05/07/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35096916
Ladybower Wood NRSK28D27/06/20191AdultSteve Price @ Sorby NHS outingvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39702341
Sheffield, UKSK28Q22/05/20191Adultemilie_ellisvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12623647
Waingroves WoodsSK44E18/07/20181adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33503249
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059918
Buxton SK, UKSK07S09/07/20181AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28165240
Birch ValeSK08I04/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40105955
Ladycroft AveSK07S01/07/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49166313
Ladycroft AveSK07S26/06/20182adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49166197
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N22/07/20161AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., PATRICK, Mr P., COvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9PN
Waingroves Wood Moth and Bat EventSK44E08/08/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505973
Ladycroft AveSK07S06/08/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013400
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G18/07/20142adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507109
Millennium Meadow NR, DuffieldSK34L09/07/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYWT
Ladycroft AveSK07S25/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013010
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/08/20131AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676295
Ladycroft AveSK07S24/07/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991195
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/07/20132AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUT4
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A06/07/20133AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYM1
Allestree Park (Big Wood), DerbySK34K19/08/20121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYFS
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/08/20121AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYFC
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/07/20121AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUG3
Findern Close, BelperSK34P23/07/20122AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY8F
Millennium Meadow NR, DuffieldSK34L22/07/20121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP82U
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N20/07/20121AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., WARD, Mr N.J., Svc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0D9
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/07/20121AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP80U
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z08/07/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510577
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z08/07/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY5U
Buxton SK, UKSK07S27/07/20111AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28164933
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXRQ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A02/06/20111AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTTT
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/07/20106AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5YT
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W14/07/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTCZ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A02/07/20102AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5O5
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M22/07/20081AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSK0
Calke Park Ticknall Lime YardsSK32R03/08/20074adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105980
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R03/08/20074AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP41J
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3US
Buxton SK, UKSK07S22/07/20061AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22325800
DovedaleSK15L21/07/20062AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP39Z
Foremark Resr (pumping station), TicknallSK32H14/07/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP375
Ogston Carr Wood,nr Ogston ResSK35U12/07/20061AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP36D
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A30/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP334
Robin WoodSK32M23/06/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676294
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M23/06/20061AdultDave Budworth;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP30I
Mercaston Marsh, BrailsfordSK24R17/06/20061AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVXW
Ticknall Limeyards, Calke ParkSK32R17/06/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676293
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R17/06/20051AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N.J. Ward;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2I1
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W23/06/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQTX
Beeley Triangle (site not precise)SK26Z27/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP146
Hopton Wood Quarry NRSK25M04/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP13F

 
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