Argyresthia pilatella
| Argyresthia pilatella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| 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]
References
- ^ 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)