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Argyresthia goedartella
Brassy Y (Linnaeus, 1758)
Argyresthiidae
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Photo © Peter Simpson,  Necton 28/08/2016

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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Birch, Alder
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Commonest moth in the genus Argyresthia.
Flying at night and on sunny afternoons.

Characteristic Y shape golden fascia.
Form f. literella has less distinct markings and f. splendida single brassy colour.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/10/2024128TF74Titchwell
18/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
07/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
06/09/2024228TF83North Creake
06/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
06/09/2024227TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
06/09/2024327TG11Costessey
06/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
06/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
03/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
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