Argyrotaenia provana explained

Argyrotaenia provana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.[1]

The wingspan is about 19 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to October.

The larvae feed on Abies concolor, Abies magnifica and Pseudotsuga menziesii.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3609 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://www.tortricid.net/foodplants.asp Brown, J. W., G. Robinson & J. A. Powell. 2008. Food plant database of the leafrollers of the world (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) (Version 1.0)