Argyrotaenia cupressae

(Argyrotaenia cupressae)

Description

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. The wingspan is about 18–19 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September. The larvae feed on Cupressus goveniana, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus forbesii, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus macrocarpa, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus sempervirens, Juniperus californica and Sequoia sempervirenris.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Argyrotaenia
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