Argyresthia spinosella (Blackthorn Tip Moth) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Argyresthia spinosella

Blackthorn Tip Moth

Stainton, 1849	417 / 20.018
=Blackthorn Argent

Norfolk status
Local.
One of several similar species.

Recorded in 45 (61%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
17/07/2025	4	28	TF62	Knights Hill / Roydon Common
13/07/2025	1	27	TM49	Thurlton
28/06/2025	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
28/06/2025	1	27	TG14	Felbrigg / Runton
28/06/2025	+	27	TG14	Felbrigg / Runton

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