Argyresthia semitestacella explained

Argyresthia semitestacella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe.[1]

The wingspan is 11–14 mm. The head is yellowish white. Forewings are light ferruginous-brown, faintly purplish tinged; a thick whitish dorsal streak to tornus, interrupted by a dark ferruginous-brown triangular median spot. Hindwings are grey.[2]

The moth flies from July to October. .

The larvae feed on beech.

Notes

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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=434007 Fauna Europaea
  2. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description