20.021 BF420  -  Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia pruniella - Cherry Fruit Moth
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Argyresthiidae Other Name/s: Cherry-fruit Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive with a golden brown and creamy brown forewing with a white dorsal streak and a brown cross-band about half way along the wing.
Distribution: Last recorded 2/8/2024 – Cromford. Status in Derbyshire unknown – It is a nationally common moth, so must be widespread in the county where there are cherry trees.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing in June – August Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans, Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 1--12mm
Food Plant: Dwarf Cherry
Last Recorded Year: Not Recorded
Last Recorded Date: 02/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©  /  Buxton – Steve Orridge ©

 
 

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