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Argyrotaenia cupressae

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Argyrotaenia cupressae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Argyrotaenia
Species:
A. cupressae
Binomial name
Argyrotaenia cupressae
Powell, 1960[1]

Argyrotaenia cupressae is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from California.[2]

The wingspan is about 18–19 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.

The larvae feed on Cupressus goveniana, Cupressus forbesii, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus macrocarpa, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus sempervirens, Juniperus californica and Sequoia sempervirens.[3]

Subspecies[edit]

  • Argyrotaenia cupressae cupressae
  • Argyrotaenia cupressae beyeria Powell, 1960 (California)

References[edit]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Brown, J. W., G. Robinson & J. A. Powell. 2008. Food plant database of the leafrollers of the world (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) (Version 1.0)

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