| 20.011 ~ 0410 ~ Argyresthia brockeella ~ Gold-ribbon Argent | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and often common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Found at scattered locations throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-12mm. Confusion species A. goedartella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch and alder. Lifestage data Bud miner. Eggs laid on the foodplant. Larva feed in a bud and later a catkin where it overwinters. Pupates on the ground or under bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 28th June 2008, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 11th July 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MW, 18th June 2011, Cors Dyfi |