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Argyrotaenia ljungiana

(Argyrotaenia ljungiana)

Description

Argyrotaenia ljungiana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 12–16 mm. The moth flies in two generations from April to August. The larvae feed on Ericaceae, Myrica gale and Vaccinium but have also been spotted feeding on grapes and apples.

Taxonomic tree:

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