Argyresthia quadristrigella

(Argyresthia quadristrigella)

Description

Argyresthia quadristrigella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are golden white with the base, tip, and four nearly straight edged transverse fascia dark golden yellow. The hindwings are light gray. The larvae feed on Juniperus virginiana.

Taxonomic tree:

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