Argyrotaenia paiuteana

(Argyrotaenia paiuteana)

Description

Argyrotaenia paiuteana 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 15–19 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August. The larvae feed on Pinus monophylla and Juniperus occidentalis.

Taxonomic tree:

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