Argyresthia_arceuthobiella

<i>Argyresthia arceuthobiella</i>

Argyresthia arceuthobiella

Species of moth

Argyresthia arceuthobiella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California and Oregon.

Quick Facts Argyresthia arceuthobiella, Scientific classification ...

The wingspan is about 7 mm. The forewings are golden yellow with a narrow lead-coloured costal edge, a narrow longitudinal central white streak and a narrow white dorsal edge. The apical third of the wing is overlaid with lead-coloured scales. The hindwings are light silvery fuscous.[2]

The larvae feed on Calocedrus decurrens.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    mothphotographersgroup
  2. [2]
    Descriptions of new North American MicrolepidopteraPublic Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. [3]
    HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants


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