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Argyresthia pilatella

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Argyresthia pilatella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. pilatella
Binomial name
Argyresthia pilatella
Braun, 1910[1]

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]

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