Argyresthiidae

20.004 White-headed Tip Moth Argyresthia arceuthina Zeller, 1839

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 4 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Chalk downland and lower mountain slopes with open woodland.

Habits: The moth is nocturnal and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva mines the shoots of Juniper which eventually die. It pupates in the shoot.