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Large Beech Argent

Argyresthia semitestacella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Argyresthiidae
Genus
Argyresthia
Species
Argyresthia semitestacella (Large Beech Argent)

Similar Species in Argyresthia

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Blackthorn Argent
Argyresthia spinosella
Endangered
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Bronze Argent
Argyresthia arceuthina
Least Concern
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Cherry fruit moth
Argyresthia pruniella
Least Concern
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Sallow Argent
Argyresthia pygmaeella
Least Concern
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Gold-four Argent
Argyresthia ivella
Near Threatened
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Netted Argent
Argyresthia retinella
Least Concern
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Small ermine moth
Argyresthia atlanticella
Near Threatened
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Arborvitae Leafminer
Argyresthia thuiella
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Beech Argent?
The scientific name of Large Beech Argent is Argyresthia semitestacella. It belongs to the genus Argyresthia.
What is the conservation status of Large Beech Argent?
Large Beech Argent (Argyresthia semitestacella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Large Beech Argent live?
Large Beech Argent is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Large Beech Argent belong to?
Large Beech Argent (Argyresthia semitestacella) belongs to the genus Argyresthia, which is part of the taxonomic family Argyresthiidae.
Is Large Beech Argent endangered?
No, Large Beech Argent (Argyresthia semitestacella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Large Beech Argent belong to?
Large Beech Argent (Argyresthia semitestacella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Large Beech Argent?
The closest relatives of Large Beech Argent in the genus Argyresthia include Arborvitae Leafminer, Blackthorn Argent, Bronze Argent, Cherry fruit moth, Sallow Argent.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Argyresthia — 20 Species

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Arborvitae Leafminer
Argyresthia thuiella
NE 🐾
Blackthorn Argent
Argyresthia spinosella
EN 🐾
Bronze Argent
Argyresthia arceuthina
LC 🐾
Cherry fruit moth
Argyresthia pruniella
LC 🐾
Sallow Argent
Argyresthia pygmaeella
LC 🐾
Gold-four Argent
Argyresthia ivella
NT 🐾
Netted Argent
Argyresthia retinella
LC 🐾
Small ermine moth
Argyresthia atlanticella
NT 🐾
Larch-boring Argent
Argyresthia laevigatella
NE 🐾
Gold Juniper Argent
Argyresthia aurulentella
LC 🐾
Gold-ribbon Argent
Argyresthia brockeella
LC 🐾
Ochreous Argent
Argyresthia praecocella
LC 🐾
Hawthorn Argent
Argyresthia bonnetella
LC 🐾
Golden Argent
Argyresthia goedartella
LC 🐾
Gold Rowan Argent
Argyresthia sorbiella
LC 🐾
Purple Argent
Argyresthia albistria
LC 🐾
Oak-bark Argent
Argyresthia glaucinella
LC
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Large Beech Argent
Argyresthia semitestacella
LC
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Spruce Argent
Argyresthia glabratella
LC 🐾
Triple-barred Argent
Argyresthia trifasciata
NE
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