Apple Fruit Moth (Argyresthia conjugella, Zeller, 1839)

General Information
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.

Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-14mm
Foodplant(s): Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Apple (Malus domestica)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Orchards, woodland, fens and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 June to 14 August

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