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Argyresthia dilectella

(Zeller, 1847)407 / 20.006

Rare resident.

In a shoot of Juniperus, including horticultural spp. in gardens, with larva feeding in April/May.

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 7-9mm
Flight: July / August
Foodplant:   Juniper, Cypress
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/20211VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
25/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO49
22/07/20191VC40 - ShropshireSO49
20/07/20191VC40 - ShropshireSO49
23/06/20171VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
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