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Argyresthia curvella (Linnaeus, 1761)

A rather common species in most areas of Belgium.

The larva lives in the shoots or the flowers of Malus.

The adults fly from early June till mid August. They come to light.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Kontich, 17 June 2006.
(Photo © Gaston Sallaets)
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