Argyrotaenia bialbistriata
Brown & Cramer, 2000
Argyrotaenia bialbistriata is a tortricid described in 2000. It is known from a limited geographic range spanning the state of Durango in Mexico and Arizona in the United States. Forewing length ranges from 9.5–10 mm in females and 9.8–9.9 mm in males. As a member of the Argyrotaenia, it likely shares the leaf-rolling larval habits characteristic of the group, though specific details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyrotaenia bialbistriata: /ɑːrˌdʒɪrəˈtiːniə baɪˌælbɪˈstraɪətə/
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Identification
Forewing length 9.8–9.9 mm in males, 9.5–10 mm in females. Specific wing pattern details distinguishing this from are not documented in available sources. Separation from other Argyrotaenia species likely requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features.
Distribution
Durango, Mexico; Arizona, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Argyrotaenia velutinanaCongeneric with overlapping North American range; distinguished by specific wing pattern and forewing measurements