Argyresthia dilectella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Northern Europe and Central Europe.[1]
The wingspan is 7–9 mm. The head is white. Forewings are violet-whitish, suffusedly mixed and irrorated with brownish golden; a transverse oblique mark from middle of dorsum, a small spot on middle of costa and another beyond it usually darker golden-brown ; some small darker spots towards apex. Hindwings are pale grey.[2]
The moth flies from June to August. [1].
The larvae feed on Juniperus communis and Chamaecyparis.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description Argyresthia dilectella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Northern Europe and Central Europe.
The wingspan is 7–9 mm. The head is white. Forewings are violet-whitish, suffusedly mixed and irrorated with brownish golden; a transverse oblique mark from middle of dorsum, a small spot on middle of costa and another beyond it usually darker golden-brown ; some small darker spots towards apex. Hindwings are pale grey.
The moth flies from June to August. [1].
The larvae feed on Juniperus communis and Chamaecyparis.
