Argyresthia_franciscella

<i>Argyresthia franciscella</i>

Argyresthia franciscella

Species of moth

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

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There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Cupressus species, including Cupressus macrocarpa.[2] They mine growing tips of their host plant. Pupation takes place within the killed plant's tip.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    mothphotographersgroup
  2. [2]
    HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
  3. [3]
    Biological Studies of Argyresthia franciscella and A. cupressella1 on Ornamental Cupressaceae


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