Argyresthiidae
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Argyresthia brockeella
Gold W
(Hübner, 1813)410 / 20.011
=Gold-ribbon Argent

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Flies in afternoon sunshine and comes to light.
One of several similar very small but brightly-coloured moths.

Characteristic 'head-down' resting posture with all members of this genus.

Leaf-mine: Larva mines young shoots and catkins of Silver and Downy Birch, and Alder.

Recorded in 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/08/2023128TL79Didlington
13/08/2023127TG31Upton
09/08/2023127TG32East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
09/08/2023127TG11Costessey
23/07/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: Jun - Aug.
Foodplant:   Birch or Alder
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
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