Argyresthia calliphanes
| Argyresthia calliphanes | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Yponomeutidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. calliphanes |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia calliphanes Meyrick, 1913[1] | |
Argyresthia calliphanes is a moth of the Yponomeutidae family. It is found from Ontario to British Columbia and possibly in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In the United States, it ranges from New York to California.
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.
The larvae feed on Alnus species.[3]