Numbers
52 species in North America listed at
All-LepsIdentification
tiny moths with variable markings; wings held tightly against body when at rest, giving a slender profile; antennae usually held laterally at right-angles to head
Range
throughout North America and Eurasia
Habitat
forested areas, orchards, parks
Food
larvae mine the leaves of various coniferous and deciduous trees
See Also
comparison images showing differences between
A. oreasella and some other
Argyresthia species (microleps.org)
Internet References
pinned adult images of 11 species (All-Leps)
live adult photo of
A. goedartella plus other info (Ian Kimber, UK Moths)
various photos of
A. thuiella adult, larva, leaf damage and other info (Canadian Forest Service)
links to several species in Alberta with photos, flight season charts, and Alberta distribution maps (U. of Alberta)
Contributed by
Robin McLeod on 22 June, 2005 - 9:18am
Last updated 5 January, 2008 - 4:47pm
