Chionodes luteogeminatus explained

Chionodes luteogeminatus is a moth in the family Gelechiidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Iowa, Washington, Oregon and California.[2] [3]

The wingspan is about 22 mm.[4]

The larvae feed on Eriogonum niveum.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beccaloni . George . etal . February 2005 . Scientific name search . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London . 2015-06-03.
  2. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/chionodes/ Chionodes at funet
  3. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=2091 mothphotographersgroup
  4. http://www.insectsofiowa.com/Moths/32%20gelechiidae/2090_1%20chionodes%20luteogeminatus.htm Insects of Iowa