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Argyresthia quercicolella

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Argyresthia quercicolella
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A. quercicolella
Binomial name
Argyresthia quercicolella

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

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are silvery white, largely suppressed by extensive golden-yellow markings. The hindwings are light fuscous.[2]

The larvae possibly feed on Quercus species.

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