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Argyresthia trifasciata Staudinger, 1871

A species which arrived in 1989 in Belgium, but which is now widespread and not uncommon.

The larva lives on Juniperus, also cultivars and the species has spread with planting of those trees in gardens.

The adults fly from late April till early July. They come to light.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Schoten, 15 May 2004.
(Photo © Leo Janssen)

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