2. Argillophora furcilla Grote

(Fig. 16, Map 8)

Identification: Forewing length 10.0-11.0 mm. Argillophora furcilla is a distinctive species with cream forewings speckled with black scales and an angular white band in the middle of the wing that is bordered by darker linear patches, with small black dots along outer margin. Hind wing is white to pale gray that becomes darker at wing margin.

Flight period: Late May to June.

Collected Localities: North Carolina: Swain Co.: Big Cove Rd. site p, site w. (4 specimens)

Elevation range: 2030–2040 ft. (619–622 m)

General distribution: This is an uncommon southern species found from North Carolina, south to Florida and west to Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and eastern Texas.

Larval hosts: Unknown.

MAP 8. Collecting localities of Argillophora furcilla ..