This moth is one of the more distinctive of the Argyresthia species.

There are several named forms:

• f. aerariella - unicolourous brown,
• f. maculosa - similar to typical form but lacks purple.

Orchards, woodland, fens and heathland.

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2015

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 June to 20 August