Argyresthia atlanticella

Argyresthia atlanticella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. atlanticella
Binomial name
Argyresthia atlanticella
Rebel, 1940

Argyresthia atlanticella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae.[1][2] It is found on the Azores.[2][3] They are on wing from July to August.

The larvae feed on Myrica faya, Erica scoparia azorica and Vaccinium cylindraceum. Larvae can be found from April to August.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel, 1940". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.24.199. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Silva, Luís; Markin, George & Tavares, João (1995). "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel (Insecta: Lepidoptera) an excluded agent for Myrica faya Aiton (Myricaceae) biocontrol". Arquipélago – Life and Marine Sciences. 13A: 105–113.
  3. ^ Fauna Europaea


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