arborvitae leafminer
(Argyresthia thuiella)
Resources
- A Guide to Common Insects and Diseases of Forest Trees in the Northeastern United States - USDA Forest Service
- Caterpillars on the Foliage of Conifers in the Northeastern United States - USDA Forest Service
- Insects and Diseases of Eastern Canada's Forests - Canadian Forest Service
Selected Images
Maps
State List - This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. For more information, visit Invasive.org
Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea |
| Family: Yponomeutidae |
| Subfamily: Argyresthiinae |
| Genus: Argyresthia |
| Subject: Argyresthia thuiella (Packard) |
Other System Links
NPDN Pest: ITCJAEA
References
Common Name Reference: Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms
Scientific Name Reference: Nomina Insecta Nearctica Database