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Argyresthia spinosella
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Swept from blackthorn, Uffmoor Wood, Worcestershire. May 15th 2017.

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Argyresthia spinosella

Stainton, 1849417 / 20.018

Common resident.

Prunus spinosa with larva feeding in a shoot in March/April.

Recorded in 68 (49%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 9-11mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Blackthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
22/06/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
16/06/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ41
07/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
03/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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