Argyresthia thoracella explained

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.[3]

The larvae feed on juniper species.

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=2480 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://bugguide.net/node/view/448088 Bug Guide
  3. http://si-pddr.si.edu/dspace/bitstream/10088/13945/1/USNMP-32_1506_1907.pdf Revision Of The American Moths Of The Genus Argyresthia