Argyresthia goedartella (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Argyresthiidae)

Forewing Length: 5-6mm;
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? November - April April - June June - September
(Earliest: 6.8)

Biotopes:
Wet Forest

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Alnus glutinosa

Betula
Food:
(Adult)

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Parasitoids:
Isadelphus inimicus Larva

Tycherus suspicax Larva

Apanteles lineipes Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Argyresthia goedartella
Argyresthia goedartella
Nature Spot: Argyresthia goedartella
Lepiforum: Argyresthia goedartella
Plant Parasites of Europe: Argyresthia goedartella


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