Argyrotaenia martini

Powell, 1960

Argyrotaenia martini is a small described by Powell in 1960. It is known only from Arizona, where have been recorded in mid-summer. The belongs to a containing several economically important moths, though specific information about this species' biology remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Argyrotaenia martini: //ˌɑr.dʒi.roʊˈtiː.niə ˈmɑr.tɪ.naɪ//

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Identification

May be distinguished from other Argyrotaenia by geographic restriction to Arizona and specific timing in July–August. Definitive identification likely requires examination of or , as external overlaps with . No published diagnostic features separate it from similar southwestern .

Appearance

Wingspan approximately 19–20 mm. As a member of the , it likely exhibits the characteristic bell-shaped posture at rest typical of . Specific coloration and pattern details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

United States: recorded only from Arizona. No additional locality records have been published.

Seasonality

active July to August. No data available for stages.

Similar Taxa

Argyrotaenia velutinanaRed-banded is a widespread eastern North with overlapping general , but occurs east of the Rocky Mountains rather than in Arizona.
Other southwestern TortricidaeNumerous occur in Arizona; without published diagnostic characters, A. martini cannot be reliably distinguished from related species based on external appearance alone.

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Taxonomic note

Described by Powell in 1960, this remains poorly known with no published records beyond the series and original description. The Argyrotaenia contains approximately 100 described species, several of which are significant agricultural pests.