Argyresthia glabratella (Zeller, 1847)
Spruce Tip Moth
(Spruce Argent)
20.0020 (B&F: 403)
Synonym(s):
Argyresthia illuminatella sensu Pierce & Metcalfe, 1935 nec Zeller, 1839
»Suborder: Glossata
»Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea
»Family: Argyresthiidae
»Subfamily: Acrolepiinae
»Tribe: Phalacropterygini
The only authentic record of this species are of specimens coming to mv light in Holland Wood, Petworth and in Walberton during June 2009. Larvae are believed to feed on Norway spruce abroad. (Pratt, 2011).
