Dichomeris ventrella explained

Dichomeris ventrella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Asa Fitch in 1854. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maine to Florida, west to Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wisconsin and southern Arizona.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are pale cinereous with a faint reddish tinge. The hindwings are shining pale grayish.^[3]

The larvae feed on Castanea dentata, Betula, Carpinus, Corylus, Carya and Quercus species. They roll the leaves of their host plant.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 420533.00 – 2287 – Dichomeris ventrellus – (Fitch, 1854) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . September 30, 2019.
2. Web site: Parker . Abigail M. . May 14, 2018 . Species Dichomeris ventrellus - Hodges#2287 . BugGuide . September 30, 2019.
3. https://archive.org/stream/transactionsofam10188283amer#page/185/mode/1up Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 10: 185
4. Web site: Savela . Markku . Dichomeris ventrellus (Fitch, 1854) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 30, 2019.