20.015 BF414  -  Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia curvella - Brindled Apple Tip Moth - (Linnaeus, 1761) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Argyresthiidae
** This moth species page is currently incomplete **
Other Name/s: Brindled Argent ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Argyresthia retinella (Speckled Tip Moth)
ID pointers: None at this time
Distribution:  (Last record: 07/03/2025 at Sheffield (VC57) )  -  On Apple – 1963 Risley; 4/7/2015 Ripley & 4/6/2022 Breaston
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  One generation Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Nikki Mahadevan  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 10-12mm
Food Plant: Apple
Last Recorded Date: 07/03/2025
Last Recorded By: Malcolm Tait
Last Recorded General Area: Sheffield (VC57)
No First Date Information Recorded

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