Golden Argent Moth
Common NameGolden Argent Moth
Scientific NameArgyresthia aureoargentella
FamilyArgyresthiidae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-yellow, silvery-white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, orchards, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEurope, including Great Britain, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsPrunus spp. (cherry, plum), Crataegus (hawthorn), Malus (apple)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are shoot-borers or leaf-miners, feeding within the twigs and buds of various fruit trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the distinctive golden-yellow and silvery-white striped pattern on its forewings and its small size. It often rests with its head slightly raised.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its striking forewings, which are patterned with alternating bands of golden-yellow and silvery-white, and a contrasting white head.
