Argyresthia retinella

Argyresthia retinella
Argyresthia retinella. Dorsal view
Side view
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Yponomeutidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species: A. retinella
Binomial name
Argyresthia retinella
Zeller, 1839

Argyresthia retinella is a moth of the Yponomeutidae family.

Distribution

These moths can be found in Europe,[1] Japan and Ussuri. [2] They are very common in the British Isles compared to other moth species.

Habitat

This species is present in deciduous forest environments where birch grows.

Mounted specimen

Description

Argyresthia retinella has a wingspan of 9–10 mm. Forewings are white with subtle greyish or ligth brown markings, with a darker drawing on the wing tip. Hind winngs are gray.[3]

This species is rather similar to Argyresthia thuiella and Argyresthia fundella.

Biology

Argyresthia retinella is an univoltine species. Adults are on the wing from June to July depending on the location. Eggs of these moths were found almost exclusively on lichens. The larvae feed on Betula species. [3]

Bibliography

  • Elverum, E., T.J. Johnsen & A.C. Nilssen (2003): Life history, egg cold hardiness and diapause of Argyresthia retinella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). — Norwegian Journal of Entomology 50(1): 43-53.

References

  1. ↑ Fauna Europaea
  2. ↑ Funet
  3. 1 2 UKmoths


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