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Gelechiidae
59a0948 – 2078   Chionodes fructuaria (Braun, 1925)

[T] © Greg Raterman
Distribution: Type locality: Inyo Co., CA.
Description/
Field Marks:
Wing length 4.9-7.1 mm.
Similar Species:
  • Chionodes abdominella (Busck, 1903)
  • Chionodes macor Hodges, 1999
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Gelechia fructuaria Braun, 1925
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Braun, A.F., 1925. Microlepidoptera of Northern Utah. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, 51(3): 183-226.
  • Hodges, R. W., 1999. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 7.6, p. 97; pl. 2.4-5. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Chionodes fructuaria
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Chionodes fructuaria
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Chionodes fructuaria
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