Argyresthia monochromella

Argyresthia monochromella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae first described by August Busck in 1921.[1] It is found in Canada in British Columbia and Alberta.

Argyresthia monochromella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. monochromella
Binomial name
Argyresthia monochromella
Busck, 1921

The forewings are unicolored shining golden-yellowish fuscous with a slight greenish tint. The hindwings are light fuscous.[2] Adults are on wing in June.

References

  1. mothphotographersgroup
  2. "Species Page - Argyresthia monochromella". Entomology Collection. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Archived from the original on November 3, 2019.


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