Speckled argyresthia moth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Speckled argyresthia moth |
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Argyresthia
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subreticulata
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The speckled argyresthia moth (scientific name: Argyresthia subreticulata) is a tiny insect. It's a type of moth that belongs to a group called the Yponomeutidae family. This moth was first described in 1882 by a scientist named Walsingham.
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About the Speckled Argyresthia Moth
Where Does It Live?
You can find this moth in several parts of the United States. These include states like Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. It lives in areas where its food plants grow.
What Does It Look Like?
This small moth has a wingspan of about 9 millimeters. That's less than half an inch! Its front wings are mostly white. The top two-thirds of these wings are pure white.
The part of the wing near the front edge is light golden-brown. This brown area gets a bit darker near the tip. It also has a pattern of white lines, making it look like a net. This darker part of the wing gets wider as it goes towards the tip. There is also a thin, dark bronze line around the very edge of the wing's tip. The back wings of the moth are light grey.
What Does It Eat?
The young moths, called larvae, eat plants from the Acer family. Maple trees are a common food source for these tiny caterpillars.
