Netted Argent
Common NameNetted Argent
Scientific NameArgyresthia retinella
FamilyArgyresthiidae
SubfamilyArgyresthiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorswhite, dark grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with birch and alder trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, possibly introduced to North America
Host Plantsbirch, alder
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are shoot miners, primarily in birch and alder trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically with one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, and the unique white and dark grey netted pattern on the forewings. It often rests with its head slightly raised and antennae held forward.
Description
A small, slender moth with white forewings heavily mottled and streaked with dark grey or black, creating a distinctive netted pattern. Its head and thorax are white, and it possesses long, slender antennae.
