Helcystogramma chambersella explained

Helcystogramma chambersella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Mary Murtfeldt in 1874. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Arizona and California.^{[1] [2]}

The length of the forewings is 3.5–5 mm.^[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.^[4]

The larvae feed on Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia confertifolia and Ambrosia ptilostachya.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . February 10, 2019 . Helcystogramma chambersella (Murtfeldt, 1874) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 20, 2021.
2. Web site: 420508.00 – 2265 – Helcystogramma chambersella (Murtfeldt, 1874) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 20, 2021.
3. https://archive.org/stream/canadianentomolo06ento#page/240/mode/1up The Canadian Entomologist. 6 (12): 242.
4. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . March 25, 2014 . Species Helcystogramma chambersella - Hodges#2265 . BugGuide . January 20, 2021.