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Argyrotaenia burroughsi

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Argyrotaenia burroughsi
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A. burroughsi
Binomial name
Argyrotaenia burroughsi
Obraztsov, 1961[1]

Argyrotaenia burroughsi is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous to silvery white, with ferruginous markings. The hindwings are glossy white, in some specimens with a slight ochreous tint.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in March and from July to August.

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Obraztsov, N.S., 1961: Descriptions of and Notes on North and Central American Species of Argyrotaenia, with the description of a new Genus (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). American Museum Novitates 2048: 1-42. Full article: [1].