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Argyresthia calliphanes

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Argyresthia calliphanes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species:
A. calliphanes
Binomial name
Argyresthia calliphanes

Argyresthia calliphanes is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. 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

  1. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  2. ^ University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
  3. ^ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants


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