| 20.012 ~ 0411 ~ Argyresthia goedartella ~ Golden Argent | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Common. Found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-12mm. Confusion species A. brockeella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch and alder. Lifestage data Shoot miner. Eggs laid on the foodplant. Larva feed in the stem or a catkin where it also overwinters. Pupates in a cocoon under bark after leaving its overwintering site. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 18th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 16th Aug 2010, Commins Coch Pic shows golden form |
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin |