Argyresthia retinella
Introduction '''''Argyresthia retinella''''' is a species of moth of the family Yponomeutidae.
Distribution These moths can be found in Europe, across the Palearctic to Japan and Ussuri. They are very common in the British Isles compared to other moth species.
Habitat This species is present in deciduous forest environments where birch grows.Mounted specimen
Description ''Argyresthia retinella'' has a wingspan of 9–10 mm. Forewings are white with subtle greyish or light brown markings, with a darker drawing on the wing tip. Hind wings are gray.This species is rather similar to ''Argyresthia thuiella'' and ''Argyresthia fundella''.
Biology ''Argyresthia retinella'' is a univoltine species. Adults are on the wing from June to July depending on the location. Eggs of these moths were found almost exclusively on lichens. The larvae feed on the catkins and shoots of birch (''Betula'' species).
Bibliography * Elverum, E., T.J. Johnsen & A.C. Nilssen (2003): Life history, egg cold hardiness and diapause of Argyresthia retinella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). — Norwegian Journal of Entomology 50(1): 43–53.
References
External links * *  Sammlung Naturhistorisches Museum Stockholm *  Lepiforum