Chionodes metallica
| Chionodes metallica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Chionodes |
| Species: | C. metallica |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionodes metallica (Braun, 1921) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Chionodes metallica is a moth in the Gelechiidae family.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Alberta, Montana and Wyoming.[2][3]
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.[4]
References
- ↑ "LepIndex". nhm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ↑ Chionodes at funet
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. 73 : 9
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