20.011 BF410 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia brockeella

20.011 BF410 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia brockeella - Gold W - (Hübner, [1813])

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive 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: 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: 26/08/2024 at Belper ) - Common across the British Isles. With very few records the status of this moth is unknown/uncertain.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing in June – July – flies in afternoon sunshine.

Mine Period: September / October / - The larva mine the young shoots of Birch (Silver & Downy) and Alder

Moth Activity: Cathemeral - and is attracted to light

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

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Wingspan: 10-12mm

Food Plant: Birch or Alder.

Last Recorded Date: 26/08/2024

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By - Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area - Belper