Chionodes metallica

Chionodes metallica is a moth in the family Gelechiidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Alberta, Montana and Wyoming.[2][3]

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
  • Gelechia metallicus Braun, 1921
  • Chionodes metallicus

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
  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Chionodes metallica". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  2. Chionodes at funet
  3. mothphotographersgroup
  4. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. 73 : 9


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