20.011 BF410 – Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia brockeella

Argyresthiidae – Argyresthia brockeella – Gold-ribbon Argent

STATUS – Common across the British Isles. In Derbyshire locally fairly common where there is Birch and Alder woodland.

ID POINTERS – One of several tiny but distinctive micro moths with a shining dark golden brassy forewing and broad white marks from wing base. Two white cross bands and several white marks along the costa. Characteristic head-down resting posture.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in June – July – flies in afternoon sunshine

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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