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Argyresthia glaucinella
Oak Bark Moth Zeller, 1839
Argyresthiidae
416 / 20.017
Photo © Andrew Duff,  25/06/2012 - Dinosaur Adventure Park, Lenwade

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Wingspan: 8-10mm
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Oak, Horse Chestnut.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Open woodland. Adults often rest low on trunks early morning.
Larvae feeds in the bark of foodplant, exuding red frass from crevices, larval workings are easily found but adult seldom seen.

Similar to several other species in this genus.

[MBGBI vol3]

Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/07/2023127TG21Norwich (Catton)
26/06/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
15/06/2023128TF92Guist
17/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
16/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
04/07/2022128TF63Snettisham
26/06/2022128TF92North Elmham
17/06/2022127TG51Scratby
18/07/2020127TG02Hindolveston
15/07/2020127TG02Hindolveston
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