Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Argyresthiidae

Cherry fruit moth

Argyresthia pruniella

Notes

Small (ca. 5 mm) moth with reddish brown patches (including an oblique bar) on pale background. Antennae held upwards and forward.

Sightings by month

On cherry plum tree (Prunus cerasifera) 6th July, 2025.