20.022 BF421  -  Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia bonnetella - Hawthorn Tip Moth - (Linnaeus, 1758) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Argyresthiidae Other Name/s: Hawthorn Argent ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Argyresthia pruniella
ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive with a mixed creamy-brown and golden-brown forewing. A white dorsal streak that is interrupted by a dark brown oblique cross-band and falls short of the costa.
Distribution:  (Last record: 17/07/2022 at Buxton )  -  Found on Hawthorn (Crataegus) in widely scattered localities across the county.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing in June – August Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 9-11mm
Food Plant: Hawthorn
Last Recorded Date: 17/07/2022
Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area: Buxton
No First Date Information Recorded

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