Argyresthiidae

0403 (ABH20.002) Argyresthia glabratella, (Zeller, 1847)

KR01435

Northumberland - bred from Norway Spruce needle mine, June 2016
Northumberland - bred from Norway Spruce needle mine, June 2016
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Northumberland - bred from Norway Spruce needle mine, June 2016
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information
Wingspan: 8-11mm
Foodplant(s): Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Conifer plantations and other places where the foodplant occurs.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 2015

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 May to 23 July

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Seghill, Northumberland Gen. det. 09-07-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
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