Chionodes metallica explained

Chionodes metallica is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Alberta, Montana and Wyoming.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is 9.5-11.5 mm. The forewings are lustrous dark bronzy brown. The hindwings are shining pale fuscous, with slightly yellowish elongate scales on the disc.^[3]

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=2094 mothphotographersgroup
3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofaca73acaduoft#page/9/mode/1up Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. 73 : 9