Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
In the past, considered to be a subfamily of Yponomeutidae (Argyresthiinae).
Explanation of Names
Named for the type genus
Argyresthia. Generic epithet
Argyresthia is Greek meaning "silver dress."
(1)Numbers
All 52 spp in the family, north of Mexico, are in the genus Argyresthia per Arnett (1985)
(2)Food
Larvae are miners of woody plants, mainly conifers, although a few angiosperms also are recorded, e.g., apple, Malus (Rosaceae). Larvae of some argyresthiid species occur in large enough numbers that they are considered pests.
Remarks
Some of the information from this guide page was taken from another page created by
Anita Gould and
Mike Quinn.
Print References
Busck, A. 1907. Revision of the American moths of the genus Argyresthia. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 32: 5-24.
Contributed by
Charley Eiseman on 17 March, 2014 - 6:16pm
Additional contributions by
Randy HardyLast updated 10 July, 2014 - 12:24pm