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Species Argyresthia austerella - Hodges#2441

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Superfamily Yponomeutoidea (Ermine Moths and kin)
Family Argyresthiidae (Shiny Head-Standing Moths)
Genus Argyresthia
Species austerella (Argyresthia austerella - Hodges#2441)
Hodges Number
2441
Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Argyresthia austerella Zeller, 1873
* phylogenetic sequence #076250
Explanation of Names
Auster is Latin meaning "southern."
Size
Wingspan 8-9 mm. (1)
Print References
Busck, A. 1907. Revision of the American moths of the genus Argyresthia. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 32: 22-23 (1)
Internet References
Moth Photographers Group
Works Cited
1.Revision of the American moths of the genus Argyresthia.
August Busck. 1907. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 32: 5-24, pl.4-5.
Contributed by v belov on 25 May, 2010 - 6:51pm
Additional contributions by Randy Hardy
Last updated 6 June, 2015 - 2:22pm

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