Argyresthia trifasciae

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

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

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
  1. mothphotographersgroup
  2. New species of Tineina from California
  3. HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants


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