Argyresthia thoracella
| Argyresthia thoracella | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Yponomeutidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. thoracella |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia thoracella Busck, 1907 | |
Argyresthia thoracella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in the United States including Oklahoma,[1] Arizona, Nevada and eastern California.[2]
The wingspan is about 9 mm. The forewings are silvery pearly white with light golden markings. The hindwings are whitish gray.[3]
The larvae feed on juniper species.
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