Argyresthiidae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva in Birch catkin, Uffmoor Wood, Worcestershire.

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Argyresthia brockeella
Gold W
(Hubner, 1813)410 / 20.011
=Gold-ribbon Argent

Fairly common resident.

Betula spp. and Alnus glutinosa with larva feeding in shoots and catkins from October to April.

Recorded in 95 (68%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1858.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Birch or Alder
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
18/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
12/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
17/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
10/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ80
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