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Argyresthia curvella
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Argyresthia curvella Argyresthia curvella

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Argyresthia curvella
(Linnaeus, 1761)414 / 20.015

Fairly common resident.

Malus spp. including cultivars, with larva feeding in shoots and flowers in April/May.

Recorded in 59 (42%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: July to August
Foodplant:   Apple
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
10/07/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
07/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
17/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
31/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
16/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO79
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