Argyresthia pilatella
Appearance
Argyresthia pilatella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Argyresthiidae |
Genus: | Argyresthia |
Species: | A. pilatella
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Binomial name | |
Argyresthia pilatella Braun, 1910[1]
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Argyresthia pilatella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California.
The wingspan is 9.5-10.5 mm. The forewings are somewhat shining whitish, almost overlaid with brownish gray scales. The hindwings are silvery gray.[2] Adults are on wing from early March to late June in one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Pinus radiata.[3] [4]
References
[edit]- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ New species of Tineina from California This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- ^ Life History of the Monterey Pine Needle Miner, Argyresthia pilatella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae)