Argyresthia trifasciata

Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe,[1] but originates from the Alps.

Argyresthia trifasciata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. trifasciata
Binomial name
Argyresthia trifasciata
Synonyms
  • Argyresthia (Blastotere) trifasciata

The wingspan is 7–10 mm. The moth flies from May to September. .

The larvae feed on Juniperus communis, Thuja, Chamaecyparis and Leylandcipres.

References

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.


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