Gold-ribbon Argent
Common NameGold-ribbon Argent
Scientific NameArgyresthia brockeella
FamilyArgyresthiidae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsgold, white, brown
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsspruce, fir, larch
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into the needles or buds of coniferous trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive pattern of alternating metallic gold/bronze and white transverse bands on the forewings, and its white head.
Description
A small, slender micro-moth characterized by its striking metallic golden-bronze bands alternating with silvery-white bands across its forewings. Its head and thorax are typically white.
