20.007 BF409b – Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia cupressella

Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia cupressella – Cypress-tip Moth

STATUS – This little moth was not recorded in Britain until 1997. Originating from North America has most probably been introduced with its food plant, ornamental conifers – Cypress and Juniper. Derbyshire status unknown.

ID POINTERS – Tiny but distinctive with a shining golden and white mottled upper-wing and golden thorax and a white head. Banded antennae. 

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in June & July

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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