Argyresthia arceuthina is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe.[1]
The wingspan is 8–9 mm. The head and thorax are white, patagia bronzy. Forewings are bright shining golden-bronzy. The head is white. Forewings are fuscous, with purple reflections, base ochreous; a thick white dorsal streak to tornus; a darker fuscous median fascia, interrupted in disc, edged with whitish on costa; some whitish costal strigulae posteriorly. Hindwings are pale grey.[2]
Adults are on wing from April to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Juniperus species.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description Argyresthia arceuthina is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 8–9 mm. The head and thorax are white, patagia bronzy. Forewings are bright shining golden-bronzy. The head is white. Forewings are fuscous, with purple reflections, base ochreous; a thick white dorsal streak to tornus; a darker fuscous median fascia, interrupted in disc, edged with whitish on costa; some whitish costal strigulae posteriorly. Hindwings are pale grey.
Adults are on wing from April to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Juniperus species.
