Argyresthia_canadensis

<i>Argyresthia canadensis</i>

Argyresthia canadensis

Species of moth

Argyresthia canadensis, the Canadian arborvitae leafminer or cedar leafminer, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America.

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There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Thuja occidentalis. They have a green body, a dark brown head and a central brown patch on the prothoracic shield and anal plate. They reach a length of up to 7 mm. Nearly full-grown larvae overwinter in mined foliage. Full-grown larvae can be found from April to June. Pupation takes place in a whitish, spindle-shaped cocoon that is made outside of the mine on the foliage.[1]

References

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    Caterpillars On The Foliage Of Conifers In The Northeastern United States Archived October 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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