Argyresthiidae

20.011 Gold W Argyresthia brockeella (Hübner, [1813])

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 5 to 6mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, heathland, moorland, marshes, fens and river-banks.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva mines a bud or shoot of birch or Alder. It overwinters full-fed in a male catkins which may become distorted.