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Argyresthia trifasciata

(Staudinger, 1871)409a / 20.005

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A number of records in recent years. An adventive species first recorded in 1982 in Britain is now well established.

Life Style: A single or possibly double brooded species flying in summer and comes to light. The larvae feed in shoots of Juniperus communis or Chamaecyparis species

Identification: A small species with shining brown wings and three shining white transverse fascia followed by three spots. There is no similar Suffolk species.

Recorded in 23 (40%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2001.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/11/2023226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
24/06/2023126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
21/06/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
19/06/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
19/06/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
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Wingspan: 8-9mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Juniper, Cedar, Cypress
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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