Argyresthia oreasella, the cherry shoot borer moth, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including New York, Michigan, Idaho, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The wingspan is 10–13 mm. The forewings are silvery white, with a pale golden brown streak at the base of the costa. The hindwings are dark gray. Adults are on wing from the end of June to mid August.
The larvae feed on Prunus virginiana,.. more
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Mar 6, 2019. Captured Jul 8, 2018 21:30 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
