Triple-barred Argent
Common NameTriple-barred Argent
Scientific NameArgyresthia trifasciata
FamilyArgyresthiidae
Wingspan (mm)10.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, white, silver
HabitatConiferous woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsJuniperus communis, Thuja occidentalis, Cupressus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into the shoots or cones of various coniferous trees, primarily juniper, thuja, and cypress. Pupation typically occurs within the larval feeding site or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the striking shiny golden-brown forewings with three distinct silvery-white bands, and a contrasting white head.
Description
A small moth characterized by its shiny golden-brown forewings adorned with three prominent, broad, silvery-white transverse bands, and a distinctive white head.
