Argyresthia semifusca

(Argyresthia semifusca)

Description

Argyresthia semifusca is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is about 12 mm. Adults are on the wing from June to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on Crataegus and Sorbus aucuparia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Yponomeutidae

Genus:Argyresthia

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