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Argyresthia arceuthina

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Argyresthia arceuthina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. arceuthina
Binomial name
Argyresthia arceuthina
Zeller, 1839

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

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

The larvae feed on Juniperus species.

References

  1. ^ Westwood, J. O. (October 1837). Loudon, John Claudius (ed.). "A series of Articles on the Insects most Injurious to Cultivators -- No. 8. The small Ermine Moth". The Gardener's Magazine and Register of Rural and Domestic Improvement. 13: 434. Retrieved 6 August 2011.

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