Argyresthia bonnetella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

General Information
The angle of the markings on the forewing can usually be used to distinguish this species from the Cherry Fruit Moth A. pruniella.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 9-11mm
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Apple Fruit Moth Argyresthia conjugella

Cherry Fruit Moth Argyresthia pruniella

20.022 (BF0421) Argyresthia bonnetella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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