Argyresthia brockeella

Description

Argyresthia brockeella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe, east Siberia and Japan. The wingspan is 9–12 mm.The head and thorax are white. Forewings are deep coppery-golden; a spot on base of dorsum, a fascia at 1/3, three posterior semioval costal spots and a larger tornal spot shining white ; sometimes the fascia is connected with adjacent costal and dorsal spots. Hindwings are grey.The larva is pinkish-brown ; head brown ; plate of 2 partly blackish-edged. The moth flies from May to September. The larvae feed on the catkins of birch (Betula spp) and alder (Alnus glutinosa).