Argyresthia atlanticella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae.[1][2] It is found on the Azores.[2][3] They are on wing from July to August.
| Argyresthia atlanticella | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Argyresthiidae |
| Genus: | Argyresthia |
| Species: | A. atlanticella
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| Binomial name | |
| Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel, 1940
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The larvae feed on Myrica faya, Erica scoparia azorica and Vaccinium cylindraceum. Larvae can be found from April to August.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel, 1940". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.24.199. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Silva, Luís; Markin, George & Tavares, João (1995). "Argyresthia atlanticella Rebel (Insecta: Lepidoptera) an excluded agent for Myrica faya Aiton (Myricaceae) biocontrol". Arquipélago – Life and Marine Sciences. 13A: 105–113.
- ^ Fauna Europaea
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