Argyria
Hübner, 1818
Species Guides
5- Argyria centrifugens
- Argyria gonogramma(Northern Milky Argyria Moth)
- Argyria lacteella(milky urola moth)
- Argyria nummulalis(Satin Argyria Moth)
- Argyria rufisignella(Mother-of-Pearl Moth)
Argyria is a of in the Crambidae, Crambinae. The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1818. Members of this genus are part of the diverse snout moth fauna, with nearly 6,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist. The genus name derives from Greek 'argyros' (silver), likely referencing the silvery or pale coloration typical of many crambid moths.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyria: /ɑrˈɡɪriə/
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Misconceptions
The name 'Argyria' is widely known in medical contexts as a condition of silver causing blue-gray skin discoloration, leading to potential confusion with this . The medical condition and the moth genus share the same etymological root (Greek 'argyros' for silver) but are entirely unrelated. The moth genus predates the formal medical naming of the condition.