20.005 BF409a – Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia trifasciata

Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia trifasciata

STATUS – This little moth was not recorded in Britain until 1982. So assume the status in the county is common, as it is found in gardens, on conifers, especially junipers and Leyland Cypress. It is spreading north and west in Britain.

ID POINTERS – Tiny but distinctive with a golden thorax and a white head. Three white cross bands on otherwise golden forewings.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in May & June

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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