Argyresthia trifasciata, the juniper ermine moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in great parts of Europe,Fauna Europaea but originates from the Alps. The forewings are shiny golden-brown with 3 silver-white transverse bands Heath, J. ed. 1996 The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and IrelandVolume 3 (Yponomeutidae to Elachistidae) The moth flies from May to September. .
The larvae feed on Juniperus communis, Thuja, Chamaecyparis and Leylandcipres.
References
Notes The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
External links
lepiforum.de by Christopher Jonko waarneming.nl Lepidoptera of Belgium Argyresthia trifasciata at UK Moths