Chionodes metallica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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]

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 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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