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Argyresthia spinosella
Blackthorn Tip Moth Stainton, 1849
Argyresthiidae
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Photo © Peter Tilley

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Apple Fruit Moth
Argyresthia conjugella
Purple-washed Tip Moth
Argyresthia semifusca
Wingspan: 9-11mm
Flight: June - July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Blackthorn.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
One of several similar species.

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/08/2023127TG11Costessey
01/08/2023128TF74Brancaster
30/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
28/06/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
25/06/2023127TG11Costessey
25/06/2023128TF51Walpole Highway
21/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
19/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
17/06/2023127TG14Kelling Heath
12/06/2023128TF72Grimston
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