The Juniper Ermine Moth (Argyresthia trifasciata) 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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| Subgenus: | Blastotere
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| Argyresthia trifasciata Staudinger, 1871
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The wingspan is 7-10 mm. The moth flies from May to September. [1].
The larvae feed on Juniperus communis, Thuja, Chamaecyparis and Leylandcipres.
References
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
External links
- European Butterflies and Moths by Christopher Jonko
- waarneming.nl Template:Nl
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Argyresthia trifasciata at UK Moths
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