Seq # 210011040

Argyresthia illuminatella Zeller, 1839 Species

Last modified: Nov. 28, 2024, 12:11 p.m.


A very rare species and not seen in Belgium for a long time. Not easy to recognize due to some other similar species in the genus.


Details

Classification
Family: Argyresthiidae > Genus: Argyresthia > Subgenus: Blastotere > Species: Argyresthia illuminatella
Vernacular names
Zilversparpedaalmot (NL), Silbergraue Lärchenknospenmotte (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Crombrugghe G. 1906a. Catalogue raisonné des Microlépidoptères de Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société entomologique de Belgique XIII: 1–172; XIV: 1–155. On page 12.
Status

Native


Distribution


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Larix decidua

The larva feeds on Larix decidua.

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