Argyresthia pruniella (Clerck 1759) (Family Argyresthiidae)

Forewing Length: 5-6mm;
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? April - May June June - August
(Earliest: 11.6)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Monophagous)

Prunus avium
Food:
(Adult)

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Parasitoids:
Scambus inanis Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Argyresthia pruniella
Argyresthia pruniella
Lepiforum: Argyresthia pruniella
Plant Parasites of Europe: Argyresthia pruniella


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