Argyresthia aurulentella

(Argyresthia aurulentella)

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Description

Argyresthia aurulentella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Northern Europe, Central Europe, western Russia and Macedonia. The wingspan is 7–9 mm. The moth flies from July to August. The larvae feed on Juniperus communis. Argyresthia is a genus of moths in the family Yponomeutidae. Some authors elevate its subfamily (Argyresthiinae) to full family rank.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Yponomeutidae
Genus:Argyresthia
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