Argyresthia trifasciata

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Argyresthia trifasciata
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. trifasciata
Binomial name
Argyresthia trifasciata
Staudinger, 1871
Synonyms
  • Argyresthia (Blastotere) 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.

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

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

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Notes

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