Speckled Argyresthia Moth
Common NameSpeckled Argyresthia Moth
Scientific NameArgyresthia brockeella
FamilyArgyresthiidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)10.5
Primary Colorspale blue, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas where birch and alder trees are present.
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe (Palearctic realm), parts of Asia, and introduced to North America.
Host Plantsbirch, alder
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the catkins and buds of birch and alder trees, pupating in a cocoon often found in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale bluish-white forewings with prominent dark brown speckling, a noticeable dark patch near the tornus, and a contrasting yellowish-brown head.
Description
A small moth with pale bluish-white forewings heavily speckled with dark brown, especially towards the outer margin and apex, and a distinctive yellowish-brown head.
