Argyresthia cupressella explained

Argyresthia cupressella, the cypress tip moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is endemic to the western coast of the United States and Canada, but has been introduced in Europe.[1]

The wingspan is 8–9 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Chamaecyparis, Cupressocyparis, Thuja, Sequoia and Juniperus species.

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Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194535/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=433978 Fauna Europaea