Argyrotaenia burroughsi
Argyrotaenia burroughsi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.[2]
| Argyrotaenia burroughsi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Argyrotaenia |
| Species: | A. burroughsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Argyrotaenia burroughsi Obraztsov, 1961[1] | |
The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are pale ocherous to silvery white, with ferruginous markings. The hindwings are glossy white, in some specimens with a slight ocherous tint.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in March and from July to August.
References
- tortricidae.com
- mothphotographersgroup
- Obraztsov, N.S., 1961: Descriptions of and Notes on North and Central American Species of Argyrotaenia, with the description of a new Genus (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). American Museum Novitates 2048: 1-42. Full article: .
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