20.006 BF407 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia dilectella - Juniper Tip Moth

20.006 BF407 - Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia dilectella - Juniper Tip Moth - Zeller, 1847

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species - Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Argyresthiidae

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Other Name/s: Juniper Argent

ID Difficulty: amber

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Confusion Species: Argyresthia abdominalis (Streaked Tip Moth); Argyresthia abdominalis (Streaked Tip Moth)

Distribution: On Juniper; Likely to only occur from garden Juniper; Harrison & Sterling record Repton 1930 & 1984 Ilkeston; Status uncertain

Flight Period: July / August / - One generation

- Larvae min the shoots of Juniper, Leyland Cypress and Lawson’s Cypress.

Moth Activity: Cathemeral

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

*** Last updated on 18 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 7-9mm

Food Plant: Juniper, Leyland Cypress and Lawson’s Cypress.

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