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Argyresthia cupressella

(Argyresthia cupressella)

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Description

Argyresthia cupressella, the cypress tip moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is endemic to the western coast of the United States and Canada, but has been introduced in Europe. The wingspan is 8–9 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Chamaecyparis, Cupressocyparis, Thuja, Sequoia and Juniperus species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Yponomeutidae
Genus:Argyresthia
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