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Argyresthia pygmaeella
Checklist Number20.013 [B&F: 0412]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Subfamily: | Argyresthiinae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | pygmaeella |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common in damp woodland, scrubland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly common in the south, with just a few recent records from the north-east of the county. On the Isle of Wight apparently restricted to the north-west coast. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The pale costal streak and other markings distinguish this species from all other Argyresthia. Larva mines bark of Sallow and Willow.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
