Argyresthia pilatella: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Argyresthiidae
Genus
Argyresthia
Species
Argyresthia pilatella
Scientific Name
Argyresthia pilatella

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Argyresthia pilatella

Argyresthia pilatella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California.

The wingspan is 9.5-10.5 mm. The forewings are somewhat shining whitish, almost overlaid with brownish gray scales. The hindwings are silvery gray. Adults are on wing from early March to late June in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Pinus radiata.

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