Chionodes helicosticta explained

Chionodes helicosticta is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas, Arizona, California and Oregon.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is 19–22 mm.^[3]

The larvae feed on Eriogonum nudum.

Notes and References

1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/chionodes/ Chionodes at funet
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=2083 mothphotographersgroup
3. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/490/mode/1up Exot. Microlep. 3 (16): 490