20.012 BF411 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia goedartella

20.012 BF411 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia goedartella - Brassy Y - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Micro >> Argyresthiidae

Other Name/s: Golden Argent

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive with a golden brassy and white forewing and a white head. Two white cross bands and a Y shaped golden brassy band is distinctive.

Distribution: This little moth is common throughout the county on birch. Widespread across the county.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing in July – September. Flying at night and on sunny afternoons.

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, Alder.

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Argyresthia goedartella

Argyrestia-goedartella – Tony Davison

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