| Argyresthia pilatella | |
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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. pilatella |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia pilatella Braun, 1910 | |
Argyresthia pilatella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California.
The wingspan is 9.5-10.5 mm. The forewings are somewhat shining whitish, almost overlaid with brownish gray scales. The hindwings are silvery gray. Adults are on wing from early March to late June in one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Pinus radiata.
References
- mothphotographersgroup
- New species of Tineina from California
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- Life History of the Monterey Pine Needle Miner, Argyresthia pilatella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae)
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Argyresthia pilatella | |
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