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
  • Gelechia metallicus Braun, 1921
  • Chionodes metallicus

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]

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