Argyresthia bonnetella
Alternative names
Hawthorn Argent
Description
Wingspan 9-11 mm. Very similar to the Cherry Fruit Moth in appearance, this species can be distinguished with care by the angle of the markings on the forewing.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Best looked for around Hawthorn hedges and bushes.
When to see it
Flies between June and August.
Life History
It is a Hawthorn feeder.
UK Status
Common throughout most of mainland Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)
Reference
20.022 BF421
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