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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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. trifasciata
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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
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edit- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Argyresthia trifasciata.
- lepiforum.de
- European Butterflies and Moths by Christopher Jonko
- waarneming.nl (in Dutch)
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Argyresthia trifasciata at UK Moths
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