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Argyresthia curvella  
         
 

B&F: 0414

ABH: 20.015

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens, Orchards

Wingspan:  10-12mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations: Larvae feed internally on flowers and leaves of Apple.

Confusion Species:  A. sorbiella

L.O.N.:  Geddington Chase etc, very common around Crab Apple.

First Record:  1904, Wallis.