Biology:Argyresthia trifasciae

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Short description: Species of moth

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

Argyresthia trifasciae is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California .

The wingspan is 7-7.5 mm. The forewings are shining white with a faint yellowish tinge, and marked with pale golden. The hindwings are pale yellow.[2]

The larvae feed on Thuja occidentalis, as well as Juniperus and Cupressus species, including Cupressus macrocarpa.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4789938 entry