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Argyresthia atlanticella

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Argyresthia atlanticella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Argyresthiidae
Genus: Argyresthia
Species: A. atlanticella
Binomial name
Argyresthia atlanticella
Rebel, 1940

Argyresthia atlanticella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found on the Azores. They are on wing from July to August.

The larvae feed on Myrica faya, Erica scoparia azorica and Vaccinium cylindraceum. Larvae can be found from April to August.

References

  1. "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel, 1940". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.24.199. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ Silva, Luís; Markin, George & Tavares, João (1995). "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel (Insecta: Lepidoptera) an excluded agent for Myrica faya Aiton (Myricaceae) biocontrol". Arquipélago – Life and Marine Sciences. 13A: 105–113.
  3. Fauna Europaea
Taxon identifiers
Argyresthia atlanticella


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