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Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth
Archips argyrospila
32.8618, -97.2824
Field Notes
Description:
It is a beautiful gold scaled moth that has been common for the past week.This one was raised from 4 instar not knowing what it was until it hatched.It fed on some wildflowers and dandelion for about a couple days until it made a cocoon.
Habitat:
This one was bred, but i did see my first and second ones yesterday at my light trap.They can feed on many fruit and weeds that are found in Texas.
Notes:
Took about 1 and a half to 2 weeks to hatch.Has a nice maple pancake look to the scales.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 21, 2020
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