Argyresthia trifasciata explained

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.

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

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

Notes

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

External links

• lepiforum.de
• European Butterflies and Moths by Christopher Jonko
• waarneming.nl
• Lepidoptera of Belgium
• Argyresthia trifasciata at UK Moths

Notes and References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131041/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=433972 Fauna Europaea