Argyresthia conjugella
Apple Fruit Moth
Apple Fruit Moth
Argyresthia conjugella
Apple Fruit Moth
20.019 BF418
Wingspan 10-14 mm.
One of the larger and more distinctive Argyresthia species, though it can be rather variable. There is a unicolorous brown form (f. aerariella) which can be rather confusing.
The larvae feed on rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and apple (Malus), boring into the berries or fruit and eating from within.
The adult moths can be found on the wing between May and July, and can be found flying around the foodplants by day, and at night are attracted to light.
The species is widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles.
One of the larger and more distinctive Argyresthia species, though it can be rather variable. There is a unicolorous brown form (f. aerariella) which can be rather confusing.
The larvae feed on rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and apple (Malus), boring into the berries or fruit and eating from within.
The adult moths can be found on the wing between May and July, and can be found flying around the foodplants by day, and at night are attracted to light.
The species is widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 42 |
| June | 254 |
| July | 207 |
| August | 40 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
