Argyrolacia

Keifer, 1936

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Argyrolacia is a of gelechiid moths described by Keifer in 1936. The sole , Argyrolacia bifida, is a small with a forewing length of approximately 6 mm. It is restricted to western North America, with confirmed records from California and Arizona.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argyrolacia: //ˌɑːr.dʒɪ.rəˈleɪ.ʃi.ə//

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Distribution

Western North America; recorded from California and Arizona.

Diet

Larvae feed on Ceanothus (Rhamnaceae); specific records indicate Ceanothus divaricatus.

Host Associations

  • Ceanothus divaricatus - larval

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Taxonomic status

The is , containing only Argyrolacia bifida.

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