Argyresthia quercicolella

(Argyresthia quercicolella)

Description

Argyresthia quercicolella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including Colorado. The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are silvery white, largely suppressed by extensive golden-yellow markings. The hindwings are light fuscous. The larvae possibly feed on Quercus species.

Taxonomic tree:

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