Argyresthiidae

20.005 Triple-barred Tip Moth Argyresthia trifasciata Staudinger, 1871

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 4 to 4.5mm

Habitats: Gardens, parkland and amenity planting.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva mines the shoots and leaves of Juniper, cypress, Thuja and probably other conifers, causing them to discolour.