Argyresthia calliphanes
Argyresthia calliphanes is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae first described by Edward Meyrick in 1913.[1] It is found in Canada from Ontario to British Columbia and possibly in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In the United States, it ranges from New York to California.
| Argyresthia calliphanes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. calliphanes |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia calliphanes Meyrick, 1913 | |
The wingspan is 13–14 mm. The forewings are shining snow white with shining golden markings, partially edged with coppery. The hindwings are grey, but darker posteriorly.[2] Adults are on wing from June to August.
References
- mothphotographersgroup
- "Species Page - Argyresthia calliphanes". Entomology Collection. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Archived from the original on November 3, 2019.
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
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