Argyresthia retinella, Zeller, 1839

General InformationBoth sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 9-10mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Birch woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Argyresthia curvella

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Wrinkled

Colours:

Yellow, purple, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

20.016 (BF0415) Argyresthia retinella, Zeller, 1839

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