| Argyresthia franciscella | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. franciscella |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia franciscella Busck, 1915 | |
Argyresthia franciscella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California.
There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Cupressus species, including Cupressus macrocarpa. They mine growing tips of their host plant.
References
- mothphotographersgroup
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- Biological Studies of Argyresthia franciscella and A. cupressella1 on Ornamental Cupressaceae
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Argyresthia franciscella | |
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