Argyresthia albistria
Argyresthia albistria is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in most of Europe.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. albistria |
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| Argyresthia albistria (Haworth, 1828) | |
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The wingspan is 9–12 mm. The moth flies at night from June to August and is attracted to light.
The larvae feed on blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), overwintering and feeding in the spring.
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