Argyresthiidae
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Argyresthia albistria
Dark Blackthorn Tip Moth
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Argyresthia semitestacella
Beech Tip Moth

(Curtis, 1833)423 / 20.024
=Large Beech Argent

Norfolk 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 14 (19%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/10/2023228TF83North Creake
28/09/2023128TF83North Creake
27/09/2023128TF83North Creake
25/09/2023128TF83North Creake
15/09/2023128TF72Grimston
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Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: Aug - Sept.
Foodplant:   Beech
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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