Argyresthiidae
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Argyresthia spinosella
Blackthorn Tip Moth
Argyresthia semifusca
Purple-washed Tip Moth
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Argyresthia conjugella
Apple Fruit Moth

Zeller, 1839418 / 20.019
=Apple-fruit Moth

Norfolk status
Local.
One of the more distinctive Argyresthia species.
Several forms: f.aerariella unicolorous brown.
f.maculosa similar to typical form but lacks purple.

Orchards, woodland, fens and heathland.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
14/07/2025128TF63Hunstanton (S)
14/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
13/07/2025127TG42Eccles
13/07/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
13/07/2025227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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Wingspan: 10-14mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Rowan, Apple
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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