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990060n – 19060   Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797)
Distribution Data for Argyrotaenia ljungiana
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Distribution: Palearctic, not found in North America north of Mexico.
Seasonality
and Size:
Adults normally complete 1-2 generations and are present in April-May and June-July. Forewing length ranges 5.5-8.5 mm.
Larva and
Host Plants:
Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on representatives of the Asteraceae, Betulaceae (birch), Ericaceae (blueberries), Fabaceae, Pinaceae (pine, spruce), Poaceae (corn), Rosaceae (apple, apricot), Rutaceae (citrus), Vitaceae (grapes) and other families.
Description/
Field Marks:
Forewing ground color varies from silvery white to pale yellowish brown. Well defined median fascia and pre-apical spot, reddish brown in color. Male forewing without costal fold.
Similar Species:
  • Similar to other Argyrotaenia, genitalic dissection necessary to distinguish from A. velutinana and A. pinatubana. A. ljungiana lacks a distal projection originating from the median sclerotized portion of the valve; this projection is present in A. velutinana. In A. pinatuba the uncus is broader and expanded distally relative to A. ljungiana.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
References
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