20.017 BF416  -  Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia glaucinella - Oak Bark Moth - Zeller, 1839 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
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Other Name/s: Oak-bark Argent ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Argyresthia spinosella (Blackthorn Tip Moth); Argyresthia pruniella (Cherry Fruit Moth)
Distribution:  On Oak; Harrison & Sterling one record 1987 Calke Park;DaNES one record from Hell Bank Plantation 14/6/1994. No further records; Status uncertain/unknown
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  single generation Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 18 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 8-10mm
Food Plant: Oak and Horse Chestnut
No Last Date Information Recorded
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
No First Date Information Recorded

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