Argyresthia franciscella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in North America, including California.
There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Cupressus species, including Cupressus macrocarpa.HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants They mine growing tips of their host plant.Biological Studies of Argyresthia franciscella and A. cupressella1 on Ornamental Cupressaceae
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