20.023 BF422  -  Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia albistria - Dark Blackthorn Tip Moth - (Haworth, 1828) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Argyresthiidae Other Name/s: Purple Argent ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  A.semitestacella
ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive being a plainer and less metallic-looking species than many others of the genus. This moth has a chestnut-brown forewing, usually with a creamy-white stripe from the head to about a third the length of the wing.
Distribution:  (Last record: 05/08/2024 at Cromford )  -  Found on Blackthorn, but status unknown/uncertain, and likely to be in widely scattered localities across the county.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing in July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 9-11mm
Food Plant: Blackthorn.
Last Recorded Date: 05/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded

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