Biology:Argyresthia calliphanes
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Short description: Species of moth
| Argyresthia calliphanes | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. calliphanes
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| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia calliphanes Meyrick, 1913
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Argyresthia calliphanes is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1913.[1] It is found in Canada from Ontario to British Columbia and possibly in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In the United States, it ranges from New York to California .
The wingspan is 13–14 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with shining golden markings, partially edged with coppery. The hindwings are grey, but darker posteriorly.[2] Adults are on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Alnus species.[3]
References
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ "Species Page - Argyresthia calliphanes". University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. http://www.entomology.museums.ualberta.ca/searching_species_details.php?s=4691.
- ↑ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
Wikidata ☰ Q4789892 entry
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