Argyresthia sorbiella

(Argyresthia sorbiella)

Description

Argyresthia sorbiella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Northern Europe and Central Europe. The wingspan is 11–13 mm. The moth flies from May to August.[1] The larvae feed on Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Yponomeutidae

Genus:Argyresthia

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