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20.019 ~ 0418
~ Argyresthia conjugella
~ Apple Fruit Moth
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from several sites in the north of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 10-14mm.
Confusion species
A. spinosella and A. semifusca.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Rowan and apple
Lifestage data
Fruit miner. Eggs laid on the unripe fruit of the foodplant. Larva feed inside fruit. Pupates in a dense silken cocoon just under the ground or bark.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 17th June 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 15th June 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, L.Vyrnwy