Argyresthia arceuthobiella

Description

Argyresthia arceuthobiella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California and Oregon. The wingspan is about 7 mm. The forewings are golden yellow with a narrow lead-coloured costal edge, a narrow longitudinal central white streak and a narrow white dorsal edge. The apical third of the wing is overlaid with lead-coloured scales. The hindwings are light silvery fuscous. The larvae feed on Calocedrus decurrens.