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Argyresthia semitestacella
Beech Tip Moth (Curtis, 1833)
Argyresthiidae
423 / 20.024
Photo © Ian Barton,  Cranwich 03/08/13

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Dark Blackthorn Tip Moth
Argyresthia albistria
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: Aug - Sept.
Foodplant:   Beech
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Found around Beech where it flies in warm weather.
Recognisable by its large size and occurrence late in the year.
The white dorsal streak is often not interrupted mid-way, as is the case with similar A. albistria.

VC28 records [MBGBI vol3]

Recorded in 15 (20%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/08/2024128TF83North Creake
09/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
07/10/2023228TF83North Creake
28/09/2023128TF83North Creake
27/09/2023128TF83North Creake
25/09/2023128TF83North Creake
25/09/2023127TG02Hindolveston
15/09/2023128TF72Grimston
10/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2023128TF90Watton
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