| 20.017 ~ 0416 ~ Argyresthia glaucinella ~ Oak-bark Argent | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of the county and only the seventh record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 8-10mm. Confusion species Other species of Argyresthia. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland. Foodplant Oak, horse chestnut and in Scotland, also on birch. Lifestage data Eggs laid in a crevice of bark. Larva feeds within the bark. Pupates in a cocoon in the bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 20th July 2013, Middletown |
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